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HG51 UCS

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,733 mi
Last recorded172,733 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 172,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 168,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 168,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 165,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking. (2014) 245/40x18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 163,421 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 163,402 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 162,244 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to inter pipe joint rusty and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 160,836 miles

Exhaust middle section to rear box ,joints very corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,812 miles

Both sides rear exhaust joints corroded

Nearside Front Lower Slight lift in suspension ball joint

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 158,720 miles

Exhaust rear box to center section , joints very corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 157,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 157,023 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 157,023 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 152,160 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS warning lamp staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 152,160 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS warning lamp staying on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 148,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 142,995 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 142,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 134,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 128,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 116,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 116,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 101,600 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 101,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,319 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 UCS is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HG51 UCS, 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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HG51 UCS is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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