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Y909 XBU

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,776 mi
Last recorded51,776 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 XBU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,776 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle underside corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,167 miles

Offside Front wheel cover slightly loose/broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2019 46,658 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,173 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 45,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,222 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Sep 2015 35,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,635 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,513 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,025 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,297 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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Y909 XBU is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y909 XBU, 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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Y909 XBU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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