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LE51 GUF

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

144,279 mi
Last recorded144,279 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GUF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 144,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 141,118 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2024 134,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust and flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 131,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 131,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with manufacturer plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box at rear (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flanges corroded(all)

Pass 22 Oct 2019 127,912 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 123,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 111,420 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe (7.1.2)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe (7.1.2)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 100,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,152 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,360 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,517 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,700 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,263 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 24,263 miles

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

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

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

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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LE51 GUF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 LE51 GUF, 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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LE51 GUF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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