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GY52 LJV

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LJV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,720 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,346 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,918 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,639 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,639 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,908 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 54,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,647 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,741 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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GY52 LJV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GY52 LJV, 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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GY52 LJV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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