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PG51 EKD

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 EKD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 151,925 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,851 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2022 145,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 143,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 139,134 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 131,608 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 131,125 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 126,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 122,918 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 119,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,400 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 117,400 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 113,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 107,361 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 101,271 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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PG51 EKD is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PG51 EKD, 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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PG51 EKD is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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