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YR51 DVW

2001 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,457 mi
Last recorded105,457 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 DVW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle/suspension/components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,723 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general surface corrosion to all suspension and mounting components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 97,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills and under traying fitted obscuring testable items

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,601 miles

Nearside Front very slight buckle in road wheel

advise rear brake check, unable to see pads clearly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,581 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front very slight buckle in road wheel

advise rear brake check, unable to see pads clearly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,749 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,928 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,070 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,001 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,170 miles

Brake fluid level low

Tyre pressure system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,035 miles

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

warning light on dash (tyre monitering)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,881 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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YR51 DVW is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR51 DVW, 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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YR51 DVW is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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