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DK51 XMT

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,064 mi
Last recorded112,064 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 XMT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,064 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 109,390 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,377 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread on all 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on components

Fail 30 Jun 2023 109,359 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread on all 4 road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,560 miles

All four tyres slight cracking in between treads.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,011 miles

All four tyres slight cracking in between treads.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 107,117 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 106,205 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,192 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 105,548 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 105,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,677 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,512 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,313 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON WEAR MARKERS

Pass 30 Sep 2005 27,753 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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DK51 XMT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK51 XMT, 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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DK51 XMT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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