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DC51 GZN

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,976 mi
Last recorded179,976 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 GZN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 179,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 178,346 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 177,292 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 177,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 175,579 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 175,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 173,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 168,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 168,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 164,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 154,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 154,394 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 144,522 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2016 144,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 123,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 123,506 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 103,614 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 103,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,408 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,003 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front tyres wearing 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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DC51 GZN 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 68%.

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 DC51 GZN, 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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DC51 GZN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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