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MF51 YSD

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YSD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,405 miles

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

corrosion to rear boot floor

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,835 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front sub frame and suspension and surface corrosion

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small crack in coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust shields loose and corroded

tps light on

Fail 18 May 2017 116,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 116,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 108,029 miles

EML on

TPMS light on

VSC light on

uneven wear on inner edge of O/S/F tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 100,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 93,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,525 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 55,710 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,525 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn to three mm

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,525 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn to three mm

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,794 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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MF51 YSD is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF51 YSD, 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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MF51 YSD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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