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S11 CLW

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,011 mi
Last recorded144,011 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 CLW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,011 miles

no access to check brakes

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,452 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2025 138,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens turned white (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 128,398 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside front fog not working

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 128,398 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing between groups of characters (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake foot leaver fails to release as intended (1.1.6 (d))

General underbody corrosion

Offside front fog not working

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,217 miles

Engine management light on

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 122,217 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Engine management light on

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2021 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,119 miles

Both front headlights starting to mist but show correct beam image

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heats shield loose around rear silencer

offside rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,027 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 71,792 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,006 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 64,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,992 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Dec 2009 45,383 miles

front and rear tyres are starting to wear low on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 37,347 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,566 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 27,566 miles

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

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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S11 CLW is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S11 CLW, 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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S11 CLW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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