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GM02 GWZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 GWZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,962 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,750 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,464 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,443 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,062 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,433 miles

n/s/f upper swivel has some play

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,123 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to suspension support arm

Pass 23 May 2016 59,408 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Pass 27 May 2015 54,790 miles

Both rear exhaust tail pipe finishing trims loose on tail pipes

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure monitering light on indicating a fault

both rear tyres worn on inner edges *** advise attention ***

Fail 26 May 2015 54,786 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear exhaust tail pipe finishing trims loose on tail pipes

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure monitering light on indicating a fault

both front tyre worn low on inner edge *** advise attention ***

o/s/f wiper blade poor

Pass 21 May 2014 50,132 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 45,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,756 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)

Pass 24 May 2011 34,874 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 31,605 miles

all under panels in place

Pass 27 May 2009 27,249 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,763 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges and on limit

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 15,161 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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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GM02 GWZ 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 91.3%.

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 GM02 GWZ, 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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GM02 GWZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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