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H2 NCB

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

177,850 mi
Last recorded177,850 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 NCB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 177,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to al front and rear suspension

general light corrosion under vehicle

n/s/f and rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2024 176,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 169,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 163,597 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 161,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2019 157,071 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 157,071 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 144,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,564 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,272 miles

Both front washer jets are weak

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,231 miles

inner and outer edges of front tyres wearing thin

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,014 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,881 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,126 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,315 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn on edges advise soon. .

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,896 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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H2 NCB is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H2 NCB, 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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H2 NCB is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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