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EY51 EVH

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,882 mi
Last recorded127,882 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 EVH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 127,882 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 125,929 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2024 122,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 121,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust sections corroded and starting to become weak

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 90,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,753 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,656 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,276 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,301 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,729 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 33,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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EY51 EVH is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EY51 EVH, 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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EY51 EVH is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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