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V4 EWB

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,832 mi
Last recorded103,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 EWB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 103,832 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 103,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 84,672 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 84,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,634 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 14 Feb 2019 77,585 miles

o/s door mirror casing cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,727 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,978 miles

rear section of exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 23 Dec 2016 73,963 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,582 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,582 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,495 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)

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

ex heat shield lose over rear silencer

o/s head light wash missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 61,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

ex heat shield lose over rear silencer

o/s head light wash missing

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,770 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 57,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,591 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,182 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,475 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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V4 EWB is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V4 EWB, 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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V4 EWB is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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