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G3 PJN

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,551 mi
Last recorded93,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 PJN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 92,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,652 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 90,274 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover seeping grease

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge, 2013 tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover seeping grease

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge, 2011 tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight leak from steering rack

washer jets misaligned but still providing fluid to windscreen

Fail 16 May 2022 90,274 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover seeping grease

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge, 2013 tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover seeping grease

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge, 2011 tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight leak from steering rack

washer jets misaligned but still providing fluid to windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,028 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,579 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 78,757 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,999 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,226 miles

SMALL SPLIT IN O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,957 miles

Both front tyres nearly smooth on inside edges

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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G3 PJN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G3 PJN, 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 G3 PJN registered?

G3 PJN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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