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LA02 GJO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,467 mi
Last recorded169,467 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 GJO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 169,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 169,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipe flanges to intermediate pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 166,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 162,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left and right side (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,475 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,647 miles

(Tyre pressure warning light on)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 157,647 miles

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

(Tyre pressure warning light on)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 157,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Sep 2020 150,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe brace removed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 150,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe brace removed

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 141,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,754 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight leak.

Offside Front lower ball joint slight leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,384 miles

Front Lower Ball Joints Very Slight Loss Of Grease, Advise

Front Tyres Edges Getting Low. Advise

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low, Advise.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,948 miles

Front pads getting worn

Rear pads getting worn

Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,294 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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LA02 GJO 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 LA02 GJO, 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 LA02 GJO registered?

LA02 GJO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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