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LN51 WTY

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,603 mi
Last recorded87,603 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WTY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,603 miles

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

body sill covering most of underside

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Mar 2025 83,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,468 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,058 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,045 miles

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

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

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,547 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,813 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 WTY is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LN51 WTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 WTY registered?

LN51 WTY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LN51 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 WTY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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