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FG51 NLJ

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,609 mi
Last recorded129,609 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 NLJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,211 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,096 miles

eml on

Pass 1 May 2018 84,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 84,801 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 78,841 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 722,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,863 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 56,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,138 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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FG51 NLJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 102,548 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 FG51 NLJ, 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 25 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG51 NLJ registered?

FG51 NLJ is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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