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M50 OOE

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,653 mi
Last recorded42,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OOE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,189 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 42,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 41,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 41,374 miles

eml on

Pass 13 May 2017 40,639 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 40,635 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 39,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,174 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 38,179 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash indicating a possible fault

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,487 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,487 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 15 Oct 2007 29,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,460 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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M50 OOE is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M50 OOE, 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 M50 OOE registered?

M50 OOE is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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The MOT history for M50 OOE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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