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FA51 YZN

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,202 mi
Last recorded67,202 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YZN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower exhaust leak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,438 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,394 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,583 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension have general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,583 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both front and rear general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension have general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,324 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to chassis/under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

gear box earth strap broken

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

gear box earth strap broken

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,781 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,052 miles

front brake pads are possibly worn, cannot see enough to fully assess

steering, suspension and brake system components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,983 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 40,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,734 miles

Nearside front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside front tyre has worn clase to the legal limit on the inside edge

Offside front brake pads are wearing thin

Offside front tyre has worn close to the legal limit on the inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 32,563 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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FA51 YZN is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA51 YZN, 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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FA51 YZN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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