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GY51 SVA

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SVA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 123,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 121,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,006 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,179 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,185 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,642 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,915 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall is deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 106,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall is deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiperblade smearing screen slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,744 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 87,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,373 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,571 miles

Front nearside tyre has cut to sidewall (not reaching cords)

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 28 Oct 2008 69,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,420 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,191 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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GY51 SVA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY51 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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