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T12 DEG

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 DEG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 117,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rack has slight play

Oil leak ()

inner and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 112,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rack has slight play

Oil leak ()

inner and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 112,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rack has slight play

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,514 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 103,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,240 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,037 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,852 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,370 miles

Both nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Nearside front position lamp dim

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T12 DEG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T12 DEG, 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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T12 DEG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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