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R200 AFC

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,414 mi
Last recorded83,414 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 AFC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,414 miles

Body,brake & suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,123 miles

Body,suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,084 miles

Various brake & suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,163 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various brake & suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure sensor warning light on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + nail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure sensor warning light on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded .

minor blow from exhaust system .

n/s/f tyre worn on edges .

n/s/r tyre worn low .

nail in n/s/r tyre .

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges .

o/s/r tyre worn low .

Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,075 miles

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,230 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,888 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 30,802 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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R200 AFC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R200 AFC, 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 R200 AFC registered?

R200 AFC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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