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EJ51 YBE

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YBE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2014 157,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both tailpipes heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 157,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both tailpipes heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,179 miles

brake fluid on minimum

exhaust tailpipe NS and silencer are corroded

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Fail 4 Nov 2013 148,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake fluid on minimum

exhaust tailpipe NS and silencer are corroded

front ball joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Pass 16 Oct 2012 140,981 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

nearside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

offside rear tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 16 Oct 2012 140,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

nearside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

offside rear tyre tapering on the inner edge

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 3 May 2011 129,912 miles

engine managment light on

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2010 123,503 miles

front number plate worn

Pass 4 Apr 2009 119,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 115,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 97,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,222 miles

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls and worn on edges

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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EJ51 YBE is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ51 YBE, 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 EJ51 YBE registered?

EJ51 YBE is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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