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S7 LXY

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,676 mi
Last recorded38,676 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 LXY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 38,676 miles

some suspension items corroded

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,235 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

many suspension items are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,998 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 37,997 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 36,998 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,500 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 6 Nov 2020 36,500 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Pass 9 May 2019 35,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 34,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 May 2018 34,003 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2017 30,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,863 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,996 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,161 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,053 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S7 LXY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S7 LXY, 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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S7 LXY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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