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MU51 JVV

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JVV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 87,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,313 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,010 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 76,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor/spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,780 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,124 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,940 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing left side, exhaust tailpipe loose right side, due to corrosion on backbox.

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,347 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,362 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 41,358 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,996 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,388 miles

e.m.l on.(engine management light on).

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,832 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 24 Aug 2007 23,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,682 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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MU51 JVV is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MU51 JVV, 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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MU51 JVV is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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