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K155 DRH

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,738 mi
Last recorded162,738 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 DRH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 162,738 miles

Corrosion evident under vehicle structure inc components steering , suspension brakes etc.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion evident under vehicle structure inc components steering , suspension brakes etc.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 159,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 154,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 151,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 149,296 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 149,296 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 146,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 144,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged (cut)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,686 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 40,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,789 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 126,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,863 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,577 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,762 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,196 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 62,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,453 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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K155 DRH is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K155 DRH, 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 K155 DRH registered?

K155 DRH is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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