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HJ51 VUU

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

170,453 mi
Last recorded170,453 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VUU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 170,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 163,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 156,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,496 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,925 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,833 miles

some pitting of off side and near side rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,190 miles

Rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,715 miles

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

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 29 Sep 2010 58,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,231 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,056 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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HJ51 VUU is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HJ51 VUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ51 VUU registered?

HJ51 VUU is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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