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M15 LSP

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,493 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,156 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 122,074 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,152 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strengthening support bar corroded under offside front floor.

slight weap from power steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

evidence of exhaust leaks.

off side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows evidence of repairs.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 92,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

evidence of exhaust leaks.

off side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows evidence of repairs.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 19%.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front tyres are starting to perish.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front tyres are starting to perish.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate shows damage.

parking brake pedal shows travel.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate shows damage.

parking brake pedal shows travel.

power assisted steering rack shows oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,693 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,693 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LSP is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M15 LSP, 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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M15 LSP is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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