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GV02 VKS

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VKS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 114,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,896 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion forming on all suspension components

Fail 19 Dec 2023 113,892 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion forming on all suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion forming on all suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming on suspension components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming on suspension components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 107,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 106,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,300 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,884 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,882 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 120,091 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 102,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 98,528 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,698 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,132 miles

N/S/R Tyre geting low

O/S/R Tyre getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,238 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 66,231 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 57,871 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 57,871 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 49,120 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV02 VKS is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV02 VKS, 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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GV02 VKS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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