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LF51 ONK

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ONK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,882 miles

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

corrosion between exhaust centre pipes & tailpipes exposing gasket

Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,752 miles

exhaust system corodded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,966 miles

exhaust system corodded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,293 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 63,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,030 miles

engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,627 miles

Front number plate cracked rear diff seal leaking

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 33,627 miles

Front number plate cracked rear diff seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,965 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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LF51 ONK is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF51 ONK, 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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LF51 ONK is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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