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GP51 JNZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,898 mi
Last recorded114,898 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 JNZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 110,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,854 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,879 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play can be felt at the offside front wheel when shaking from side to side indicating slight play in a steering component, would require further investigation

Rear The rear exhaust flanges have corroded but not yet leaking

The TPMS light is illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box to centre exhaust mounting flanges corroded.

Pass 5 May 2017 93,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

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

engine light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,436 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,872 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,564 miles

Enging management light on indicating a fault

TPS light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,345 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 46,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 3,889 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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GP51 JNZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GP51 JNZ, 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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GP51 JNZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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