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F88 NEY

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 NEY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,352 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front nsf fog light not working

Offside OS wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Rear exhaust section flanges very corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with multiple rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms Light on

Pass 2 Dec 2024 86,947 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Y" piece section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mirror glass has slight deterioration

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with multiple rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust section & joint flanges very corroded.

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust sytem heavily corroded

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,606 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,791 miles

Nearside headlamp washer inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,395 miles

Nearside Headlight cleaning device not working.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,358 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight cleaning device not working.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 74,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR! (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,843 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,205 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,258 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,257 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,027 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,914 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,626 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,430 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,430 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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F88 NEY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F88 NEY, 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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F88 NEY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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