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MA51 RKF

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 RKF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,672 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,127 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2022 83,124 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2021 81,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,486 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 80,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 72,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,728 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 62,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,746 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,209 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 RKF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

MA51 RKF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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