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KF51 ZPH

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ZPH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,533 miles

exhaust corroded

slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,472 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pads not visible all round

Fail 18 Feb 2022 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pads not visible all round

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 93,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,711 miles

EML & TPMS LIGHTS ON

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST PIPES AND MATING FLANGES CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Fail 27 Jan 2018 91,711 miles

EML & TPMS LIGHTS ON

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BODY OUTLINE MARKER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST PIPES AND MATING FLANGES CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,720 miles

both rear exhaust tail pipes corrowed

e.m.l on

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads through wheels

Fail 28 Jan 2017 89,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner bumper reflector (6.1.C.1)

both rear exhaust tail pipes corrowed

e.m.l on

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,269 miles

EML ON

TPMS

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Fail 12 Feb 2016 85,090 miles

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

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

EML ON

TPMS

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

e.m.l on

tyre pressure light on

unable to rear brake pads through wheels

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Fail 20 Feb 2015 77,095 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

e.m.l on

tyre pressure light on

unable to rear brake pads through wheels

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside 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)

TPMS LIGHT ON INDICATING PUNCTURE NOT MALFUNCTION

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,202 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see front or rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,844 miles

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

unable to see front or rear brake pads through wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,886 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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KF51 ZPH is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KF51 ZPH, 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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KF51 ZPH is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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