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A20 CKD

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,180 mi
Last recorded118,180 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CKD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 118,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 118,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,799 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative retaining bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 117,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear self levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,465 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 May 2015 111,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 99,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 64,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,562 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 48,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,455 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,867 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 32,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 30,114 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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A20 CKD is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A20 CKD, 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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What year was A20 CKD registered?

A20 CKD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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