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K13 NNJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

124,926 mi
Last recorded124,926 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 NNJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 124,926 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 123,352 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 123,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 121,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 118,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 117,003 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 114,618 miles

Nearside Rear Level sensor damaged. No EML light on

Pass 16 Jun 2020 111,117 miles

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

rear levelling sensor broken ( no warning lights on dash )

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,849 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 86,252 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat cover insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,608 miles

rea eshaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,549 miles

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

rea eshaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2012 77,531 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 10 May 2011 72,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,927 miles

N/s/r Tyre cracking between tread at inner edge.

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

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

o/s/f Tyre inner edge bald

Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,927 miles

N/s/r Tyre cracking between tread at inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f Tyre inner edge bald

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,164 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 58,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,086 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 52,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2005 40,092 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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K13 NNJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 K13 NNJ, 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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K13 NNJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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