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HM 3333

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,361 mi
Last recorded121,361 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM 3333
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 121,361 miles

Engine management light on!

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Floor Holed but not in prescribed area !!!

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted!

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 116,857 miles

Engine management light on

O/S/F floor rusted through outside prescribed area

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2024 116,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40ZR18-97Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Engine management light on

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on [ reg before 2003 ]

Fail 15 Jun 2023 113,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine light on [ reg before 2003 ]

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn on inner edge ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine light on reg before 2003

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 103,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 101,216 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,212 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

engine light on [before 01/07/2003]

Fail 19 Jun 2019 98,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

engine light on [before 01/07/2003]

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 88,299 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2016 84,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 84,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/40/18/93Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,626 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 79,626 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,112 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,112 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,239 miles

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

engine managment ligh illuminated

offside front windscreen blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,960 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,965 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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HM 3333 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 74.1%.

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 HM 3333, 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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HM 3333 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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