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MM51 UJL

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 UJL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 73,491 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 72,825 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 72,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 72,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 57,552 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,938 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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MM51 UJL is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MM51 UJL, 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 MM51 UJL registered?

MM51 UJL is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MM51 UJL safe to buy?

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