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MH02 GPJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,166 mi
Last recorded150,166 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 GPJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 150,166 miles

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep From Level Tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fog lamp Lens Damaged but Not showing a white Light

Rear Both Sides Exhaust Rubbers Perished

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 148,110 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 146,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 144,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 143,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 142,127 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 141,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 138,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 135,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,456 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,352 miles

Both Front Tyres Poor On Inner Edges

Nearside Rear Tyre On 3mm

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,197 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 104,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng man light on

rear exhaust joint corrroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,899 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,688 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MH02 GPJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MH02 GPJ, 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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MH02 GPJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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