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M66 MLX

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,691 mi
Last recorded66,691 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 MLX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 66,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 66,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,671 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 65,288 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,817 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,374 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 59,696 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose split pin is missing from nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,754 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,351 miles

rear tyres look to be getting low in centre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,055 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,860 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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M66 MLX is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 M66 MLX, 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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M66 MLX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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