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G2 AFY

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,759 mi
Last recorded108,759 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 AFY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 108,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 101,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,813 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,680 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,692 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,237 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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G2 AFY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G2 AFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G2 AFY registered?

G2 AFY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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The MOT history for G2 AFY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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