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TS51 TAT

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,579 mi
Last recorded32,579 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS51 TAT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 32,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 31,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,727 miles

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

tailgate struts do not hold tailgate open

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,141 miles

wing mirror plastic loose

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

bootlid will not stay in the open position for too long however will close in a secure position

Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,392 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 23,120 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 30 Oct 2009 23,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,526 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 15,494 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 10,669 miles

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

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

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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TS51 TAT is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TS51 TAT, 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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What year was TS51 TAT registered?

TS51 TAT is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is TS51 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS51 TAT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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