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BC51 KOA

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,068 mi
Last recorded128,068 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KOA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,068 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 123,450 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 119,709 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,506 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 111,434 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,547 miles

No oil in engine. Just touching the tip of dip stick.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 103,526 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 96,653 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,646 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,728 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,865 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,686 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 73,686 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,321 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management tell tail illuminated

Vehicle stability control tell tail illuminated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,911 miles

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.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,497 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,220 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,808 miles

front brake pads low ? advise remove wheels and check

front tyres worn on iner edges advise replace

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 14,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,261 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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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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