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JG51 LEX

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

195,877 mi
Last recorded195,877 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 195,877 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2025 190,248 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and inner outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 184,868 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 182,022 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 176,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 173,240 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 173,240 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire and MIL indicator (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 172,018 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 169,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 159,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,499 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 144,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 131,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,140 miles

Exhaust back box has slight blow

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 10 Dec 2012 108,061 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low [visual,wheels on]

n/s/rear and o/s/front tyres wearing low in tread edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 101,220 miles

n/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,142 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,581 miles

both rear silencers outer skins getting corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,888 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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JG51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JG51 LEX, 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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JG51 LEX is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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