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YV51 HUP

2001 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus SC43074,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 HUP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 114,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 114,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 114,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 111,371 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,361 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,675 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 108,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 89,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,146 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,085 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,555 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 27 Jul 2007 49,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 44,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 37,827 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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YV51 HUP is a 2001 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YV51 HUP, 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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YV51 HUP is a 2001 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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