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BG51 YXT

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,532 mi
Last recorded117,532 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YXT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,518 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 115,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,903 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,114 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,948 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre is close to showing plys/cords on the inner edge!

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

The engine management light is illuminating showing a fault with the engine!

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,948 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil level close to minimum!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre is close to showing plys/cords on the inner edge!

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

The engine management light is illuminating showing a fault with the engine!

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2013 78,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 67,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,832 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,660 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 49,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 18,747 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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BG51 YXT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG51 YXT, 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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BG51 YXT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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