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MA51 DSV

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

203,610 mi
Last recorded203,610 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DSV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 203,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 202,920 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 202,437 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 201,377 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 200,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 200,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 197,174 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 185,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 185,704 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 180,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 172,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 165,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 156,713 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 156,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 148,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 138,590 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 127,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,039 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 104,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,673 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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MA51 DSV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MA51 DSV, 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 MA51 DSV registered?

MA51 DSV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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