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GD51 AVV

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 AVV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust tip missing

Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,922 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,586 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining spring assembly missing (brake pad fitting kit) (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,775 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

small play subframe bush n/s/r

Fail 14 Jan 2021 98,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

small play subframe bush n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting washer corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Subframe mounting washer corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Surface corrosion to subframe

Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,400 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting washer corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Subframe mounting washer corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Surface corrosion to sub frame

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,991 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,501 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,535 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,304 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,393 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 28,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 AVV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVV, 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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GD51 AVV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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