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AJ51 LEX

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,675 mi
Last recorded28,675 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 27,626 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2024 26,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 25,875 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 24,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 22,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 19,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,275 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 12,314 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 9,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 8,992 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 8,660 miles

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

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)

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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AJ51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ51 LEX, 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 AJ51 LEX registered?

AJ51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is AJ51 LEX safe to buy?

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