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MU51 SCX

2001 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,260 mi
Last recorded134,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 SCX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 134,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,644 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 119,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 115,834 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 105,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,347 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,110 miles

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

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,947 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,876 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 84,876 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,007 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,235 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight misting on both front shock absorbers

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,235 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight misting on both front shock absorbers

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,727 miles

front number plate craked

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,796 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 SCX is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Black 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 SCX, 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 MU51 SCX registered?

MU51 SCX is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is MU51 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 SCX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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