MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC LIGHT ON DASH (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges and splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear head light auto adjuster bracket snapped off
Rear heat shield loose
all brake pads not visible
exhaust system corroded
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
eml
exhaust system corroded
tyre pressure light showing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)
e c u light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)
e c u light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
e c u light on
nearside front tyre has cut on rim protecter
t p m s light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
engine light on
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
engine light on
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
e c u light on
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine man light on
low tyre pressure light on
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine man light on
low tyre pressure light on
offside front tyre has wear on inner edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y281 CBA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y281 CBA, 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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Y281 CBA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2001.
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