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HG51 UBZ

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,297 mi
Last recorded96,297 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UBZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 96,297 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,049 miles

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 2 Nov 2023 93,649 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 92,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 92,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 88,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,233 miles

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,232 miles

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

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

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,275 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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HG51 UBZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG51 UBZ, 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 HG51 UBZ registered?

HG51 UBZ is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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