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L430 GSH

2002 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 GSH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,177 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,996 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,956 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,024 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,179 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 80,919 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm stabilising link has bolt missing and other is lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield resting on back box

wipers leave lines

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,132 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,755 miles

nearside front washer jet poor

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,350 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,827 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 15,423 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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L430 GSH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L430 GSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L430 GSH registered?

L430 GSH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is L430 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L430 GSH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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