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KG51 LBL

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,955 mi
Last recorded106,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 LBL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,955 miles

Eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion.

Fail 5 Mar 2026 106,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,502 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 104,502 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed EML on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 102,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside on outside (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,245 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension support brace mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine MIL illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension support brace mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine MIL illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,530 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,852 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded - mid to back box join very bad

Pass 12 Nov 2016 82,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust joints in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault rubber valve fitted to n,s,f wheel (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust joints in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,694 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 75,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake pipes coated with grease

off side front brake rubbing slightly

vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,062 miles

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

both rear brake pipes coated with grease

off side front brake rubbing slightly

vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,978 miles

rear and middle exhaust sections heavily corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,978 miles

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

rear and middle exhaust sections heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,200 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,660 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LBL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KG51 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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