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VE51 ZXX

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 ZXX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,723 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 115,598 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Y section corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed No emissions detected at rear of vehicle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged/ cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,192 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Y section corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between centre and rear sections corroded and minor leaks. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose but unlikely come adrift.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,439 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section after cats (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,924 miles

Central Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust System leaking by front 'Y' section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,825 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear heat shield under car insecure

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2017 102,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear heat shield under car insecure

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,016 miles

Rear brake discs inner faces corroding

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,948 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Rear brake discs inner faces corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,327 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 97,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply just visible on inner edge of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp illuminated for tyre pressure monitoring system. (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,954 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,840 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,069 miles

rear heatsheild adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,237 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 2 Oct 2010 80,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,399 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner egde and small cut on side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2007 62,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,522 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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VE51 ZXX is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver 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 VE51 ZXX, 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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VE51 ZXX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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