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RG51 GKJ

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

187,308 mi
Last recorded187,308 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GKJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 187,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 182,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 178,183 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 174,512 miles

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 174,512 miles

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 171,352 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 167,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 163,143 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 163,143 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 158,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 150,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,944 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 129,018 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,524 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both headlight lens deterioated

slight play in both rear top ball joints

Fail 11 Sep 2013 119,356 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlight lens deterioated

slight play in both rear top ball joints

Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,392 miles

both door mirror glasses deterioating

both front tyres - inner edges getting low

both headlamp lenses deterioating

inner edge of n/s rear tyre worn very low

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape and wear low also nail in centre tread

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,688 miles

both front tyres very heavily worn on inner edges(poss wheel alignment check required)

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Aug 2010 93,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres very heavily worn on inner edges(poss wheel alignment check required)

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jul 2008 72,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,300 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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RG51 GKJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RG51 GKJ, 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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RG51 GKJ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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