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T10 NTK

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,050 mi
Last recorded125,050 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT10 NTK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 125,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,064 miles

Steering rack rubber mounts slightly worn - slight movement in rack - not excessive

Fail 21 Jul 2024 122,056 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from front 'Y' Pipe connector (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack rubber mounts slightly worn - slight movement in rack - not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 118,426 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and read both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre pipe to back box joint deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2022 118,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission are not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and read both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre pipe to back box joint deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2021 117,865 miles

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

Front Lower nearside and offside suspension components corroded

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

centre pipe to back box joint deteriorated

parking brake travel long

underside undersealed in places limiting inspection

Fail 16 Apr 2021 117,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Lower nearside and offside suspension components corroded

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

centre pipe to back box joint deteriorated

parking brake travel long

underside undersealed in places limiting inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2019 117,683 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded in places

Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,781 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 98,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre Is Perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers fitted unable to check condition of brake pipes in places

Pass 7 May 2014 68,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,292 miles

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

engine management light on

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,740 miles

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

front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,054 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,526 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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T10 NTK is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T10 NTK, 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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T10 NTK is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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