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J17 MRK

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MRK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 117,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,568 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 116,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,020 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,062 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,819 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 111,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,524 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2015 88,524 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

tyre pressure monitoring warng light indicating a fault

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,293 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 84,127 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,436 miles

engine management light on indicateing a fault

slight cracking in propshaft rear coupling

tyre pressure warning light on indicateing a fault

Fail 7 Feb 2012 81,436 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on indicateing a fault

slight cracking in propshaft rear coupling

tyre pressure warning light on indicateing a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,330 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 58,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,404 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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J17 MRK is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J17 MRK, 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 J17 MRK registered?

J17 MRK is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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