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RK51 YFY

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,325 mi
Last recorded102,325 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 YFY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 102,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,812 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,321 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,014 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,195 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,086 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML lamp Illuminated indicating a fault

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,257 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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RK51 YFY 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 RK51 YFY, 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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RK51 YFY is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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