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L777 AHC

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,856 mi
Last recorded135,856 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 AHC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 135,856 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all missing ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive has been sat for along time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 135,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering fluid close to min and noisy in operation.

various surface corrosion on underside

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,811 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearly all arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 131,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearly all arms front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 131,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens milky (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens milkey (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,225 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 131,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,795 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front both front top spring mountings worn

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tpms light flashing indicating a fault vehicle to old to be applicable

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,275 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose above back box

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror loose ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,275 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust heat shield loose above back box

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror loose ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S and N/S ()

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,595 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,195 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 88,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished on tread grooves

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,692 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished on tread grooves

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,055 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 41,419 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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L777 AHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L777 AHC, 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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L777 AHC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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