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MJ51 HEN

2001 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 HEN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,397 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 99,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,597 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,692 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,921 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,763 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,089 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,382 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,292 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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MJ51 HEN is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ51 HEN, 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 MJ51 HEN registered?

MJ51 HEN is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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