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SC51 LOR

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 LOR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,250 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass - poor view to the rear

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear mirror - view to rear poor

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 100,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear mirror - view to rear poor

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,909 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged poor view ()

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

nearside front tyre worn inner

Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged poor view ()

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

nearside front tyre worn inner

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,001 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass in poor condition ()

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside door mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,183 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 93,174 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,677 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 90,663 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,493 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,871 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,871 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,341 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 49,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,670 miles

n/s rear shocker weeping

rear tyres close to limits

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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SC51 LOR is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC51 LOR, 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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SC51 LOR is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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