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MM51 YGU

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YGU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,058 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,864 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage not down to cords

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,640 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,268 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,134 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 25,994 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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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MM51 YGU is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MM51 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM51 YGU registered?

MM51 YGU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is MM51 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 YGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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