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GD51 AVU

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,915 mi
Last recorded111,915 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 AVU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 111,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 111,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 111,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 111,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 110,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 107,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 104,743 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 104,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 102,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,437 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 82,528 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,827 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 56,568 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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GD51 AVU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GD51 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD51 AVU registered?

GD51 AVU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is GD51 AVU safe to buy?

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