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MIB 365

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 365
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 94,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,787 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 91,786 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,845 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front headlight lens's deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,334 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front headlight lens's slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2019 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

mil light illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,793 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 76,026 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 76,023 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,726 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2015 68,597 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 64,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 60,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 60,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,528 miles

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 53,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,830 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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MIB 365 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 75%.

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 MIB 365, 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 MIB 365 registered?

MIB 365 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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