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MC51 NFO

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,093 mi
Last recorded84,093 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,119 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,883 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,017 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,116 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,971 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,018 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,948 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,826 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,727 miles

2 front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,841 miles

engine oil low 1 litre added

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,632 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 NFO is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MC51 NFO, 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 MC51 NFO registered?

MC51 NFO is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is MC51 NFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC51 NFO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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