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HD51 ERK

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 ERK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 122,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,246 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 116,249 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,314 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,434 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Very slight oil leaks noted lower gearbox and engine sump areas.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip centre screen and slight scratches to offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,274 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 101,256 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner side wall splitting

Offside Rear inner side wall splitting

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light staying on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,531 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,986 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,215 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,452 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,163 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,857 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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HD51 ERK is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD51 ERK, 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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HD51 ERK is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HD51 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD51 ERK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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