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KC51 UWW

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 UWW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,555 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 8 Sep 2016 146,949 miles

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

Offside Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 146,949 miles

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

Offside Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,795 miles

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

slight twist in offside front brake hose

Pass 10 Jul 2013 140,546 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 140,546 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 135,137 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 134,137 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,217 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 126,217 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 19 Apr 2010 113,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,204 miles

NUMBER PLATE LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 7 May 2008 95,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,096 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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KC51 UWW is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KC51 UWW, 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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KC51 UWW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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