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FP51 OTM

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 OTM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 73,925 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 72,837 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. Headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses frosted but beam image still visible

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,666 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,093 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 67,094 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 65,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box, corroded, on exit pipes. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,871 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 56,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,572 miles

Nearside rear tyres worn to limits

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,940 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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FP51 OTM is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP51 OTM, 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 FP51 OTM registered?

FP51 OTM is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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