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R555 CEF

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,489 mi
Last recorded156,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 CEF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 156,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 156,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 156,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 155,570 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 155,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 154,963 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,408 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,991 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 125,037 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 125,033 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,492 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,760 miles

n/s/r brake disc scored on outer face

o/s/r tyre has nail in centre of tread

Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 49,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,750 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for R555 CEF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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