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LR51 AZG

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 AZG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 100,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt loose on A/C compressor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside, Brake backing plates corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Lower and Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,453 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,624 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,805 miles

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

general corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,494 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass poor

general corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,729 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,920 miles

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 mirror poor

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,674 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,674 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,463 miles

offside front bottom ball joint lift/play noted

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 75,444 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,324 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bind noted at nearside front wheel

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and tread splitting

nearside wiper poor

offside rear tyre very low on tread and tread splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,749 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,321 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tread in both nearside front and offside rear tyres splitting/perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,321 miles

tread in both nearside front and offside rear tyres splitting/perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,777 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to limit - bold inner edge. advise this tyre is replaced asap

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,007 miles

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

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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LR51 AZG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR51 AZG, 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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LR51 AZG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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