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Y153 CGF

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,906 mi
Last recorded79,906 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 CGF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 79,906 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 75,849 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,808 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,340 miles

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

rear exhaust slighty corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,474 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,318 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,632 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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Y153 CGF 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 90.9%.

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 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 Y153 CGF, 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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What year was Y153 CGF registered?

Y153 CGF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y153 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y153 CGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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