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DM51 NEL

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,486 mi
Last recorded77,486 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM51 NEL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 75,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 74,347 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,486 miles

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

Bracket holding N/S headlamp is broken on slam panel area but the light is still secure.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,881 miles

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

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,350 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,649 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 4 Jan 2016 53,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,266 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2012 43,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,746 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 28 Aug 2008 35,836 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,673 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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DM51 NEL is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 95,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DM51 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DM51 NEL is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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