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RE51 KXF

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,294 mi
Last recorded187,294 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KXF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 187,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

TPMS light on. Not flashing.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 187,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

TPMS light on. Not flashing.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 181,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Coming from where the middle section splits to the rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 177,907 miles

NSF Bumper is insecure but not likely to become detached.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 177,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

NSF Bumper is insecure but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 177,065 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 nearly on limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 172,349 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 165,405 miles

Handbrake travel

OS headlamp image poor

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 157,686 miles

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & some under covers present at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,498 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,194 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 140,885 miles

Advise plastic sill covers engine cover & under covers present at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 64,165 miles

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,628 miles

Advise minor damage to nsf tyre outer side wall [kerb rim]

Advise plastic sill covers, & part plastic under trays

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE51 KXF is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE51 KXF, 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 RE51 KXF registered?

RE51 KXF is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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