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Y27 LEX

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 112,097 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 111,237 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 May 2024 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 May 2023 106,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 105,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 104,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 102,501 miles

advise car been standing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,371 miles

advise been standing

advise car been standing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,911 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade smears and is split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,099 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 88,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,182 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 66,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,150 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 66,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,716 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 42,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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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Y27 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 Y27 LEX, 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 Y27 LEX registered?

Y27 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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