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YF51 NXE

2001 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,774 mi
Last recorded114,774 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 NXE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 114,774 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 96,905 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 96,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2012 93,369 miles

Rear tyres at 3 mm of tread depth, and worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,265 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres at 3 mm of tread depth, and worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,595 miles

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

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

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)

damage to nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,417 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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YF51 NXE is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF51 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 NXE registered?

YF51 NXE is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YF51 NXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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