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LA51 ZFP

2001 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 ZFP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 117,375 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,111 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,860 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,183 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Cv joint leaking grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 110,830 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Cv joint leaking grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 105,903 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,903 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,327 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine man light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,946 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,709 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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LA51 ZFP is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LA51 ZFP, 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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What year was LA51 ZFP registered?

LA51 ZFP is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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