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RO51 YFP

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,010 mi
Last recorded191,010 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 YFP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 191,010 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 191,005 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 188,835 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 188,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 186,103 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 185,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 180,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 180,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 175,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 170,484 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 165,805 miles

Both Front Headlamps Cloudy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 160,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,246 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 153,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 153,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 145,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 145,192 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 123,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 114,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 102,459 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,054 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 19 Apr 2006 79,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,517 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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RO51 YFP is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO51 YFP, 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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RO51 YFP is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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