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BCL 250

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCL 250
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 145,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 144,869 miles

ADVANCED UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER PIPES ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 16 Jan 2025 144,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ADVANCED UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER PIPES ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,682 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

suspension components and underbody advanced corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body, rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,025 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,024 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 142,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 141,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 141,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 140,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 130,023 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and has 2 nails in it

Fail 8 Apr 2015 129,971 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low and has 2 nails in it

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,425 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 115,206 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Tyre run flat warning light on

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 115,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Tyre run flat warning light on

engine management warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,257 miles

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

Nearside wiper worn

Tyre monitor light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,441 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,190 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,308 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,333 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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BCL 250 is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BCL 250, 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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BCL 250 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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