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CA51 MPY

2001 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 MPY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,593 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,397 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre Y piece leaking from inside heat shield causing high lambda reading (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,921 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and slight perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2018 81,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and slight perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,903 miles

TPMS on and ECT PWR on

heat shield loose at rear

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,273 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering fuild level low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 49,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,261 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,234 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge †needs wheel aliment

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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CA51 MPY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CA51 MPY, 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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CA51 MPY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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