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Y595 FVV

2001 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,429 mi
Last recorded135,429 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 FVV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 135,429 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 132,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 129,239 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,046 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 115,472 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Nov 2017 111,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 100,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,844 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 97,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 97,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,220 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,297 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 73,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,812 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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Y595 FVV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y595 FVV, 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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Y595 FVV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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