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VA51 EHL

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,448 mi
Last recorded90,448 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EHL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 90,448 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 90,439 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 88,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,571 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,663 miles

nsf tyre has a cut in outer side wall but not through to cords.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,164 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 68,164 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear brakes noisy

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,585 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,799 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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VA51 EHL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA51 EHL, 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 VA51 EHL registered?

VA51 EHL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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