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535 BWA

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration535 BWA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 66,652 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES.

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

SMALL BLOW ON CENTER EXHAUST.

Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,254 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES AND INNER TREADS JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,957 miles

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,802 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON (PRE 2003 VEHICLE)

EXHAUST BLOWING .

Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,383 miles

COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE RUSTY.

REAR EXHAUST BOX FLANGES VERY RUSTY.

SMALL EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST.

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY SIDE SKIRTS.

UNABLE TO INSPECT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS FULLY DUE TO THE DESIGN OF ALLOY WHEELS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

WEAR ON BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS,THESE SHOULD BE REPLACED.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 61,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 61,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 57,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light is on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,657 miles

both rear tyres wearing on middle of tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 42,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,539 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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535 BWA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 74,155 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 535 BWA, 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 25 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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535 BWA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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