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RG51 EZU

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,540 mi
Last recorded108,540 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EZU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,540 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also weak and patched (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 108,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also weak and patched (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust weak

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 May 2014 93,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,556 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,806 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

sidewall damaged on offside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,130 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

inner sidewall damaged on nearside front tyre

outer sidewall damaged on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,918 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,520 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,270 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 57,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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RG51 EZU is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RG51 EZU, 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 RG51 EZU registered?

RG51 EZU is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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