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NX51 USG

2001 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 USG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 97,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,885 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,208 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 96,193 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 94,057 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 94,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 84,647 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre warning light flashing

Fail 31 Jul 2019 84,647 miles

tyre warning light flashing

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rubber starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 57,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rubber starting to deteriorate (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight play in bottom hub bush

Offside Rear slight play in bottom hub bush

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,800 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 5 Sep 2012 32,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,571 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,211 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 19 Dec 2005 15,161 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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NX51 USG is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NX51 USG, 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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NX51 USG is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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