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H20 LEU

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,988 mi
Last recorded135,988 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 LEU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,267 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 27 Apr 2022 131,497 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 131,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 129,886 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 129,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 128,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,551 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,249 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED AND DETERIORATING

INNER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

both front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 6 Sep 2016 118,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

EXHAUST CORRODED AND DETERIORATING

INNER SILLS AND REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Offside Front Nail in tyre NOT LEAKING ()

both front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 105,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 88,699 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,327 miles

engine management light on

engine under tray fitted at time of test

outer faces of both rear discs slightly corroded

tyre pressure waring light on

Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

engine under tray fitted at time of test

outer faces of both rear discs slightly corroded

tyre pressure waring light on

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,004 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 60,004 miles

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

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

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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H20 LEU 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 70.8%.

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 H20 LEU, 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 H20 LEU registered?

H20 LEU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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