MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coolant leak leaking from radiator ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
eml on not failure to age off car
exhaust system deuterated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine mil light on
tpms light on
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine mil light on
tpms light on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brake disc scored on outer face
o/s/r tyre has nail in centre of tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in N/S/R tyre.
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R555 CEF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R555 CEF, 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 R555 CEF registered?
R555 CEF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 November 2001.
Is R555 CEF safe to buy?
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