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GY51 WPT

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,228 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,258 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,031 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 118,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,847 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,928 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 110,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,439 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 95,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,680 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,832 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 41,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 35,058 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 WPT 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 WPT, 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 GY51 WPT registered?

GY51 WPT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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