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FM51 VSC

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,831 mi
Last recorded73,831 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VSC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside generally corroded on surface

Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,916 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 72,910 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,425 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,998 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,539 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,539 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,110 miles

engine undertray fitted restricts view

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,110 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

engine undertray fitted restricts view

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,942 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 30,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,721 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,765 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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FM51 VSC is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FM51 VSC, 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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FM51 VSC is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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