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LB51 LLA

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,370 mi
Last recorded103,370 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 LLA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 103,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,418 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,953 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,392 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 6 Dec 2017 94,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,918 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 88,918 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 84,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,192 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,432 miles

Engine malfunction warning light illuminated. See authorised dealer for repair.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,175 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,483 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 LLA is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB51 LLA, 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 LLA is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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