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MW51 CYJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,532 mi
Last recorded149,532 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 CYJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 149,532 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both)(slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 146,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 146,369 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 142,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 135,352 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,309 miles

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,464 miles

front tyres starting to crack

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,039 miles

n/s/f tyre(tread) split not to cords

n/s/r tail pipe missing/corroded(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,114 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,047 miles

E.M.L. light on dashboard stays illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,053 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,158 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2007 66,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,659 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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MW51 CYJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW51 CYJ, 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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MW51 CYJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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