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M900 BJW

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,186 mi
Last recorded40,186 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 BJW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 30,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,766 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,918 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 16,885 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,577 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,455 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,453 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 9,295 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 9,295 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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M900 BJW is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M900 BJW, 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 M900 BJW registered?

M900 BJW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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