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UBZ 5500

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 5500
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,633 miles

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

Unable to inspect front outer brake pads with wheels on

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,849 miles

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

Unable to inspect front outer brake pads with wheels on

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,454 miles

Difficult to inspect front brakes with wheels on

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 74,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,425 miles

Unable to inspect brake pads with wheels on.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,180 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2018 72,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,534 miles

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,221 miles

Unable to see rear outer brake pads

unable to see front outer brake pads

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,742 miles

Rear exhaust sheild dropped and resting on exhaust box

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,803 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning indicates a fault

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,054 miles

TPMS warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

TPMS warning light on

both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,804 miles

engine bay covers fitted

lower covers fitted restricting inspection

slight distorsion in all wheels

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

difficult to inspect brake pads without dismantling

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,994 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,697 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges. would advise wheel alignment to be checked and adjusted accordingly.

parking brake travel long.

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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UBZ 5500 is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UBZ 5500, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBZ 5500 registered?

UBZ 5500 is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is UBZ 5500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 5500 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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