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G3 TGL

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 TGL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,153 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 50,139 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,249 miles

various under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 42,733 miles

full view of brakes obscured

underbody components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 41,897 miles

lower engine under tray fitted obscuring MOT items

Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,457 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 35,391 miles

cover registration plates fitted front and rear

Fail 23 May 2017 35,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 35,058 miles

cover number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2015 34,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over plates fitted on both number plates

Pass 14 May 2014 32,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

numbers plates have over plates stuck on them

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,413 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 28,413 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,981 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,110 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 22,108 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2006 20,866 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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G3 TGL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G3 TGL, 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 TGL registered?

G3 TGL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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The MOT history for G3 TGL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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