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V8 GNX

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,681 mi
Last recorded112,681 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GNX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 112,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 112,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,828 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front signs of fluid around flexible brake hose to caliper fitting. does not appear to be leaking at time of test, recommend inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge/sidewall - ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge/sidewall - passes at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge/sidewall - passes at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres 'stretched' on wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,022 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,585 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 103,557 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

exhaust system corroded,tailbox heat shield insecure.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 100,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust tailbox heat shield insecure.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,535 miles

Both front tyres weraing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2011 84,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 84,795 miles

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

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,672 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,735 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,275 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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V8 GNX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V8 GNX, 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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V8 GNX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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