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GU02 VHM

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 110,906 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 110,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,844 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 96,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both welded joints in centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 77,887 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,350 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,226 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,147 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,147 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,967 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 45,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VHM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU02 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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