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B5 SCE

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SCE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,488 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,573 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,649 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear box (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring vital components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,232 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 29 Sep 2010 76,967 miles

unable to check brake pads

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,771 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,785 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 38,821 miles

Both front tyres right on limit on outer edges

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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B5 SCE is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 SCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 SCE registered?

B5 SCE is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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