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E20 LON

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 LON
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 74,231 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 74,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 73,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 72,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 70,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,404 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)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,525 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,778 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 22 Jul 2008 38,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,509 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,504 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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E20 LON is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E20 LON, 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 E20 LON registered?

E20 LON is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is E20 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 LON shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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