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GY51 KJJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,094 mi
Last recorded175,094 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 KJJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 175,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 175,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 173,247 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 173,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 155,763 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 155,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,810 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 145,703 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 131,064 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 131,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,288 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,187 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 26,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,749 miles

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

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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GY51 KJJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY51 KJJ, 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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GY51 KJJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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