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M15 GUY

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 GUY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,591 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 74,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 72,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 71,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 71,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 70,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,152 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F TYRE, WEAR ON EDGES. N/S/R TYRE, WEAR ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,268 miles

FOOT OPERATED HANDBRAKE, SLIGHTLY LONG BUT EFFECTIVE.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,852 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror glass deterating

Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror glass deterating

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,687 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,124 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

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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M15 GUY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M15 GUY, 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 M15 GUY registered?

M15 GUY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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