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LB51 LKZ

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,596 mi
Last recorded25,596 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LKZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 25,596 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 25,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 21,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 21,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 16,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 12,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,467 miles

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

Front both sides, lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated, no split

Front both sides,upper ball joint dust covers deteriorated, no split

Pass 24 Jul 2020 5,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 3,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 1,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 1,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 1,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 1,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,277 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 1,259 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 1,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 1,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 1,221 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 1,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 970 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 745 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 402 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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LB51 LKZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB51 LKZ, 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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LB51 LKZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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