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K9 HSJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 HSJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 74,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 72,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 65,785 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 65,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,565 miles

Nearside wiper rubber split,not restricting view

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 59,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,994 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,485 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 50,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management light on

front brake linings getting low

front number plate cracked

tyre warning light on

Pass 29 May 2012 31,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,162 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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K9 HSJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K9 HSJ, 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 K9 HSJ registered?

K9 HSJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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