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EF51 DSZ

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DSZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in OSF steering inner joint

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2023 103,481 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tie bar bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil level very low prior to test. 3 litres added

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,860 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,816 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on the outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,759 miles

Rear Body component insecure heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking on the outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 86,809 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rears (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a metal shard in it

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres both sides cracking on outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,057 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,057 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe splitting where pipe exits offside middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipes blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,056 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,056 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,439 miles

drivers side front tyre perished and split

passenger front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,213 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,459 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,744 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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EF51 DSZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF51 DSZ, 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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EF51 DSZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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