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LM51 WBT

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WBT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 144,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,794 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,502 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,559 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 137,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 136,186 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 136,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner shoulder

Pass 25 May 2017 131,830 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 131,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 118,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

offside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges and near to limit

slight wear in top steering column bush

tmps light on

Fail 10 Sep 2013 105,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

offside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated

offside front tyre tread low on inner and outer edges and near to limit

slight wear in top steering column bush

tmps light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,824 miles

Battery insecure (will fail next year if not secured)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre symbol illuminated on dash (may fail next year if not rectified)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,824 miles

Battery insecure (will fail next year if not secured)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tyre symbol illuminated on dash (may fail next year if not rectified)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 97,007 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 93,149 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,860 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 80,009 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 77,500 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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LM51 WBT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LM51 WBT, 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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LM51 WBT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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