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LEXUS SC430 AUTO

2001 · RED · PETROL · 535,566 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-10-24● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition25 MOT tests · 20 passed

MOT History — 25 tests · 20 passed · 5 failed

PASS17 October 2025
156,035 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS25 October 2024
151,840 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAIL11 October 2024
151,739 mi
  • MAJORAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MAJORElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MINORBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASS13 October 2023
148,059 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS10 October 2022
143,745 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASS7 October 2021
137,414 mi
  • ADVISORYComplete exhaust system badly corroded.
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge. Some side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYBoth rear tyres worn low on tread. N/S/R Tyre has some side wall damage.
PASS17 October 2020
133,512 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYMost of exhaust system badly corroded with rear clamps in very poor condition.
  • ADVISORYSome damage to n/s/f tyre side wall
  • ADVISORYSome damage to n/s/r tyre side wall
PASS17 October 2019
128,534 mi
  • ADVISORYSome side wall damage to n/s/f tyre
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads appear close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASS16 October 2018
123,957 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL15 October 2018
123,955 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS19 October 2017
121,645 mi
PASS8 August 2016
115,861 mi
  • ADVISORYeml on
PASS13 July 2015
103,441 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  • USER ENTEREDengine light on
PASS17 July 2014
97,805 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront tyres worn badly on inner edges
  • USER ENTEREDnear side rear tyre perished on tread
FAIL19 July 2013
92,520 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • ADVISORYCentre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDboot area obscured by stored electric hood seriousley
PASS19 July 2013
92,520 mi
  • ADVISORYCentre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDboot area obscured by stored electric hood seriousley
FAIL29 June 2012
83,563 mi
  • PRSOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASS29 June 2012
83,563 mi
PASS15 June 2011
73,540 mi
PASS23 March 2010
62,784 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront tyres badly worn inside edge
  • USER ENTEREDrear tyres getting low 3mm
PASS14 January 2009
535,566 mi
FAIL14 January 2009
53,566 mi
  • FAILFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  • FAILRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  • FAILregistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
PASS22 January 2008
44,972 mi
PASS20 August 2007
43,450 mi
  • ADVISORYTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDslight movment in steering rack to bush mountings
PASS23 November 2006
36,255 mi
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in steering rack bushes
  • USER ENTEREDunable to check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/f and n/s/f tyres feathering on inner edges

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
LEXUS
Model
SC430 AUTO
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,293 cc
Year
2001
First registered
2001-09
CO₂ emissions
287 g/km
Tax due
2027-08-01
MOT expiry
2026-10-24
Recorded mileage
535,566 mi

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