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JAZ 121

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 121
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 136,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 134,564 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,313 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 132,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,362 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 128,356 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 121,786 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,153 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,543 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 81,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 75,256 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,304 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 71,087 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,529 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 69,524 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,265 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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JAZ 121 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 79.2%.

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 JAZ 121, 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 JAZ 121 registered?

JAZ 121 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is JAZ 121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 121 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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