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LV51 CWN

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 CWN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 56,025 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 50,630 miles

both front tyres perishing and becoming worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

minor exhaust leak from 'Y' pipe

various steering components corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

all steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 49,744 miles

light corrosion over all steering/suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,364 miles

Rear suspension components light corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,268 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 43,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 33,749 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,154 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 32,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2012 31,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,132 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall which has been glued down so unable to see full extent of damage

Pass 15 May 2010 29,401 miles

o/s front tyre has cracking to the tred and side wall

Pass 2 May 2009 28,385 miles

offside front tyre has cut in tread

rear brake pads look low

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,741 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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LV51 CWN 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 86.4%.

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 LV51 CWN, 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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LV51 CWN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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