CarVerify

Free Car Check

S900 GAF

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 GAF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 121,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 120,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,734 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,734 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 112,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,384 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,384 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailgate struts worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,693 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tailgate struts worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,420 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,861 miles

front tyre getting low on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,861 miles

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

front tyre getting low on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,938 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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S900 GAF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S900 GAF, 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

How do I check the history of S900 GAF?

You can check the full history of S900 GAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S900 GAF registered?

S900 GAF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is S900 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S900 GAF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S900 GAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S900 GAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.