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GL51 XHG

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,729 mi
Last recorded157,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 XHG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 157,729 miles

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded.

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

Rear exhaust sections heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2025 157,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded.

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

Rear exhaust sections heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2024 157,256 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded.

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

Rear exhaust sections corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 156,068 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 156,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,296 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 155,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 153,641 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 153,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,633 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 139,708 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,355 miles

under trays/sill covers/engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 136,984 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2015 136,723 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre inner sidewall possible runflat damage

offside rear tail pipe missing

Fail 30 May 2015 136,723 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre inner sidewall possible runflat damage

offside rear tail pipe missing

Pass 7 May 2014 135,534 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside tailpipe missing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,456 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 114,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,090 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,087 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 71,983 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,983 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,349 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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GL51 XHG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL51 XHG, 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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GL51 XHG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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