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LP51 OFZ

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,183 mi
Last recorded39,183 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 OFZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,183 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 35,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge at limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge at the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 34,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,679 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,759 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,041 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2007 17,156 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,085 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,938 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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LP51 OFZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LP51 OFZ, 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 LP51 OFZ registered?

LP51 OFZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LP51 OFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 OFZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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