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C5 AVN

2011 Lexus SC430

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,084 mi
Last recorded136,084 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 AVN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,385 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 124,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 10 Jan 2024 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 110,176 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 110,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 119,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 175,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 175,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 157,621 miles

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 Nov 2020 95,822 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2019 84,478 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,538 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,129 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,484 miles

both front chassis support bars corroded

both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,059 miles

both front chassis support bars corroded and holed

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 32,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads worn

rear tyres small side wall cuts

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,562 miles

both front chassis support bars corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,694 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,021 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,216 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,346 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 46,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 38,622 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C5 AVN is a 2011 Lexus SC430 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C5 AVN, 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 15 years old, this Lexus SC430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C5 AVN is a 2011 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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