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M16 WMD

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 WMD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,004 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,635 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,490 miles

drivers wiper in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,490 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

drivers wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f bumper/wing

damage to n/s/r wing and sill

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,149 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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M16 WMD 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 M16 WMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M16 WMD registered?

M16 WMD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is M16 WMD safe to buy?

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