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C11 ORF

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ORF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 59,303 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2025 59,303 miles

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,671 miles

Offside steering arm has play

Pass 9 Sep 2023 53,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 39,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 37,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,671 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges but not showing cord

Pass 12 May 2008 28,331 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2008 28,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 25,129 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 22,434 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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C11 ORF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C11 ORF, 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 C11 ORF registered?

C11 ORF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is C11 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 ORF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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