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Y555 LTN

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,927 mi
Last recorded130,927 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 LTN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 130,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 130,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 130,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 126,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 123,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 122,768 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 122,611 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 119,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,773 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 112,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 112,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 104,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,043 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,724 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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Y555 LTN is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y555 LTN, 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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Y555 LTN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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