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LN51 UTX

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 UTX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 135,422 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,000 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure warning lamp on. Unable to tell if this is due to a system fault

Washer fluid bottle leaking

center to rear section exhaust flange corroded

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

small cut in nearside front tyre

sounds like something is loose inside offside front tyre

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,462 miles

something rolling around inside both front tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2014 105,462 miles

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

something rolling around inside both front tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,025 miles

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

Tyre pressure light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,105 miles

Front number plate cracked and holder slightly loose

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall getting perished

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall getting perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,156 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 74,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,814 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 56,807 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

front wipers split .

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,147 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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LN51 UTX 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 75%.

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 LN51 UTX, 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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What year was LN51 UTX registered?

LN51 UTX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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