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GX02 GWV

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,951 mi
Last recorded76,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 GWV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 76,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,195 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 70,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,396 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,433 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 59,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,922 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 25,680 miles

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

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

rear tyres req soon

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,680 miles

rear tyres req soon

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,037 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GX02 GWV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX02 GWV, 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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What year was GX02 GWV registered?

GX02 GWV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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