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LR51 AZV

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,037 mi
Last recorded79,037 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 AZV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 67,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,116 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,582 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,106 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre low and cut in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,798 miles

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)

both front tyres worn badly on iner edges advise replace

Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,555 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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LR51 AZV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AZV, 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 LR51 AZV registered?

LR51 AZV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LR51 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 AZV shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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