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JLZ 447

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 447
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,926 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,289 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,096 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 89,095 miles

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

Both front suspension lower arms bushes split not resulting in exessive movement

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,715 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 77,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,322 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,485 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,052 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,386 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,600 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,449 miles

35mm chip on windscreen outside swept area.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,731 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,619 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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JLZ 447 is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JLZ 447, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 447 registered?

JLZ 447 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is JLZ 447 safe to buy?

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