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Y424 GPT

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 GPT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 142,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres worn inner edge

inner sills corroded (both)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 139,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

underside body corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 139,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

underside body corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,530 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,252 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Majority of all front and rear suspension arms and various suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2022 131,010 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,602 miles

slightly corroded exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2017 129,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 120,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,006 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,403 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,660 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,574 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,034 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,729 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 55,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,639 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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Y424 GPT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y424 GPT, 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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Y424 GPT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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