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MM51 ZYL

2001 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,405 mi
Last recorded58,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 ZYL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 58,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,136 miles

CAR GOT AGE RELATED RUSTUYNDERNEATH

Pass 12 Dec 2022 52,971 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake effort/imbalance

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 51,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,089 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

exterior body damaged

vehicle under-body components showing surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,875 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2018 44,875 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 38,056 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,526 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 9,895 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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MM51 ZYL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 MM51 ZYL, 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 MM51 ZYL registered?

MM51 ZYL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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