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FD51 RJO

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,464 mi
Last recorded117,464 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RJO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 117,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,753 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,094 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,407 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 70,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,980 miles

Offside rear tyre 3.3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,314 miles

4 wheel tracking

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,394 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,390 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 3.7mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,255 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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FD51 RJO is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD51 RJO, 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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FD51 RJO is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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