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HON 1

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,904 mi
Last recorded37,904 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 1
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 37,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 37,904 miles

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

TPMS light on

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2023

mile odometer damaged.

Pass 23 Nov 2022

mileage odometer display inop / damaged speedo glass cracked.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,600 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f & n/s/r tyres cuts to outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 35,664 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f & n/s/r outer sidewalls poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,095 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,715 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,586 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,950 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 18,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,679 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,924 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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HON 1 is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HON 1, 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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HON 1 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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