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KY51 FBV

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,119 mi
Last recorded152,119 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 FBV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,119 miles

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

boot floor corroded

front cross member corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2025 152,119 miles

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

front cross member corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 143,995 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 140,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,149 miles

rear floor rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 135,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system switch faulty tell tale does not illuminate when pressed (3.4.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,679 miles

general scaly rust to rear chassis & suspension

Fail 10 Apr 2017 131,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 113,848 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 113,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,997 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 89,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,704 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,013 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s frt tyre on limits at test

Pass 4 Aug 2007 40,345 miles

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,228 miles

Nearside 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)

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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KY51 FBV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY51 FBV, 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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KY51 FBV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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