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RM51 AMM

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,198 mi
Last recorded136,198 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM51 AMM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 133,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 128,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 119,337 miles

engine & under trays

Fail 12 Aug 2019 119,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine & under trays

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,061 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 107,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,888 miles

Engine MIL lamp indicates a fault.

Exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated but not leaking.

O/s front and rear tyres have light damage on outer sidewalls (no ply or cords visible).

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,236 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,859 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 76,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,752 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RM51 AMM is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RM51 AMM, 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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RM51 AMM is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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