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Y484 FEF

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,596 mi
Last recorded118,596 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 FEF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,559 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 118,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,966 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,189 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 110,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 92,521 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,186 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,437 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,579 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,721 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,141 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,637 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 60,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 60,148 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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Y484 FEF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y484 FEF, 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 Y484 FEF registered?

Y484 FEF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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