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AX51 HWD

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HWD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 45,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front, beam patterns slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,704 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,672 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,980 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 43,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 39,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,444 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,579 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 May 2012 26,935 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 26,756 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 23,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,746 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 19,746 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,221 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,555 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,337 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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AX51 HWD is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX51 HWD, 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 AX51 HWD registered?

AX51 HWD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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