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R121 FMC

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,146 mi
Last recorded89,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 FMC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 89,146 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 89,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under side has corrsion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 88,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,902 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 84,289 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate slightly obscured but unlikely to be misread.

Fail 20 May 2021 84,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate slightly obscured but unlikely to be misread.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,657 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,889 miles

front and rear brake pads not fully visable

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,880 miles

Edges Worn slightly On Both Front Tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,115 miles

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

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

slight free play felt in n/s/f wheel/suspension area

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,969 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,434 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 30,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,778 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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R121 FMC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R121 FMC, 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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R121 FMC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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