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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, also has sidewall damage but not through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both grease weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise to change (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp washer jet cover not closing after use
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver seat rear cover not fully secure
Offside Front Driver’s window not operating
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pads not visible due to alloy design and calliper
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Offside front track rod is noticeably bent, likely caused by impact (2.1.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Auxiliary drive belt showing signs of stretch and wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position light is working intermittently (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
No oil in engine. Just touching the tip of dip stick.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit advise replace immediately (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit advise replace immediately (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine management tell tail illuminated
Vehicle stability control tell tail illuminated
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine management tell tail illuminated
Vehicle stability control tell tail illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
eml telltail illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
eml telltail illuminated
uneven tyre wear osr.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads low ? advise remove wheels and check
front tyres worn on iner edges advise replace
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC51 KOA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 BC51 KOA, 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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BC51 KOA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 October 2001.
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