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GX52 VOA

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VOA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 79,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,272 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords possible tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,474 miles

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

wet test carried out

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,425 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,578 miles

exhaust centre pipes and rear silencer flanges corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,648 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,516 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on the inner section

rear exhaust silencers and centre pipes corroding where they join

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,518 miles

rear exhaust silencers,flange joints corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,849 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 28 Feb 2011 45,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,486 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,695 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS WEARING LOW ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES,O/S/R TREAD ALSO WEARING LOW

Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,695 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS WEARING LOW ON THE INNER AND OUTER EDGES,O/S/R TREAD ALSO WEARING LOW

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,701 miles

both front tyres @ 2mm inner tread

nearside rear tyre @ 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,883 miles

park brake travel

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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GX52 VOA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX52 VOA, 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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GX52 VOA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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