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MC51 LXN

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 LXN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 148,336 miles

Central Exhaust slight leak

Engine oil leak

Exhaust heavily corroded

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint cover has small cut in rubber

Offside Steering arm has slight play/ wear

Parking brake pedal in lower part of travel but efficiency met

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2022 147,695 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jul 2022 147,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2021 147,002 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated oil (6.1.7 (d) (i))

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 146,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.45mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,165 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering knuckles have slight play in joint

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2018 141,923 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering knuckles have slight play in joint

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,732 miles

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Mar 2017 138,730 miles

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

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

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,586 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 80,250 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,633 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,633 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,416 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,853 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light was on.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,207 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,980 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,958 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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MC51 LXN is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MC51 LXN, 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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MC51 LXN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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