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BU51 LDO

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LDO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 137,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,575 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 117,585 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 104,160 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,157 miles

Registration plate lamp not working N/S + O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 99,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,046 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 57,559 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,065 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,338 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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BU51 LDO is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 LDO, 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 BU51 LDO registered?

BU51 LDO is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BU51 LDO safe to buy?

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