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TL51 LEX

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

172,186 mi
Last recorded172,186 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 172,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 171,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 165,113 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside [Upper] Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 156,648 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,608 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 142,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,807 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

unable to check rear brake pad condition through caliper

Fail 24 Nov 2017 118,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

unable to check rear brake pad condition through caliper

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,350 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,350 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,734 miles

rear brake pads obscured by caliper assembly

Pass 15 Nov 2014 70,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,548 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,794 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,695 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 27,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,142 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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TL51 LEX 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 TL51 LEX, 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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TL51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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