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C3 MBW

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MBW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 95,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,534 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 95,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 95,197 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,084 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,590 miles

Engine management light is on

Front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,107 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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C3 MBW 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 90%.

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 C3 MBW, 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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C3 MBW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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