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K15 GFP

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 GFP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 159,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 154,867 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 154,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 147,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 144,131 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 144,122 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Reflector on rear bumper damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 139,958 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides - covered in grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 139,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides - covered in grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 135,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 127,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 127,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,578 miles

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorated.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 114,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside washer jet has a poor spray pattern

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 103,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,973 miles

Both front tyres perished in tead.

Both rear tyres perished in tread.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,339 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 71,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,941 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,185 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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K15 GFP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K15 GFP, 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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K15 GFP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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