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GU02 UBY

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,593 mi
Last recorded110,593 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UBY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 110,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is low on pressure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front exhaust is blowing

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,289 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,704 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,262 miles

boot lid struts/supports not working

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

n/s/f inner wing liner incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 31,426 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 27,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,732 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 UBY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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