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GU02 TZK

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

140,265 mi
Last recorded140,265 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 TZK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 140,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 134,304 miles

Nearside brace bar corroded

underside has underseal in places

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

all 4 suspension has surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2022 133,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

all 4 suspension has surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,943 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 127,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 120,980 miles

Offside Front light scratching to windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 112,286 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 104,722 miles

Advise plastic engine covers & plastic under covers present at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise plastic engine covers & plastic under covers present at time of test

Nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,216 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,101 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 18,634 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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GU02 TZK is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 GU02 TZK, 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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GU02 TZK is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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