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KG51 BWY

2001 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BWY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,409 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 126,289 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 126,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 124,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 123,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 123,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 121,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 119,597 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 119,597 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,388 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,388 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,443 miles

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

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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KG51 BWY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KG51 BWY, 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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KG51 BWY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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