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LX51 MWE

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,199 mi
Last recorded170,199 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MWE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 170,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 158,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 151,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,002 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 135,110 miles

offside rear shockabsorber little or no damping action

Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 110,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,179 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,347 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall.

offside front tyre cut in sidewall.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 71,347 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall.

offside front tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 50,641 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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LX51 MWE is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LX51 MWE, 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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LX51 MWE is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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