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AD51 VYG

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VYG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,999 miles

Engine mil light on

The front and rear subframes are corroded

The rear exhaust joints are badly corroded

VSC light is on

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,902 miles

EML light on.

Underside of car has rusting to floor and sub-frames.

n/s/f lower ball joint boot leaking grease.

Pass 15 May 2019 97,732 miles

Exhaust joints are corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2018 430 miles

eng man light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,312 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,312 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,713 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear exhaust flanges corroded & weak

offside front tyre cut to side wall not to cords

tracking needs ajusting / both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,179 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 91,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,967 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,753 miles

o/s front tyre some damage to outer side wall

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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AD51 VYG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD51 VYG, 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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AD51 VYG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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