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BK51 LYD

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LYD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 121,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 121,771 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,163 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,322 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pads have worn very close to 1.5mm

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,662 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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BK51 LYD is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BK51 LYD, 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 BK51 LYD registered?

BK51 LYD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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