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GD51 KFO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,515 mi
Last recorded143,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 KFO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 143,515 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 139,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 139,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 135,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 132,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,105 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,101 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,868 miles

Front reg plate has a crack but not unlikely to be misread

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

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

engine light on

tpms light on

Fail 19 Jan 2021 130,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front reg plate has a crack but not unlikely to be misread

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

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

engine light on

tpms light on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 130,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

tpms light on

Fail 28 Jan 2020 130,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jan 2019 128,287 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 128,283 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,306 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,667 miles

front suspension lower ball joints leaks grease on both sides

general corrosion to exhaust system

nearside front tyre has radial cracks in the tread

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,200 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,577 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 107,577 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield detatched and laying on rear silencer

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,087 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,080 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,188 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 76,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 67,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,768 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,628 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 KFO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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