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R111 CMF

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,424 mi
Last recorded26,424 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 CMF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 25,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components beginning to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2023 25,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,561 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 22,559 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 19,938 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 18,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,565 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 7,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,737 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 6,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 5,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 5,199 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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R111 CMF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R111 CMF, 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 R111 CMF registered?

R111 CMF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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