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Y854 NFG

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 NFG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,165 miles

underside/suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,127 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 95,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 95,000 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,870 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,112 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,062 miles

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

coolant leak

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,650 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,395 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit of 1.6mm

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y854 NFG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y854 NFG, 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 Y854 NFG registered?

Y854 NFG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y854 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y854 NFG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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