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L20 ACS

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 ACS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2019 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,471 miles

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

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

tpms light on, vehicle registered 2001

Pass 11 May 2017 93,250 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,245 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,210 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brake discs corroded to renew

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank corroded

t p m s light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,175 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc mounts (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 82,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 78,439 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 75,123 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 71,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,071 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight damage to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,806 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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L20 ACS is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L20 ACS, 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 L20 ACS registered?

L20 ACS is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is L20 ACS safe to buy?

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