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SA51 FZV

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

160,267 mi
Last recorded160,267 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 FZV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 160,267 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 29 Aug 2024 158,006 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2023 155,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 153,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 150,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 147,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,665 miles

susp pipes and brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 124,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 116,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,687 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,292 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front rear most suspension bushes wearing slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2012 106,292 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front rear most suspension bushes wearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bumper damage o/s/r

slight play n/s/f rack joint

Fail 14 Jun 2011 100,146 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bumper damage o/s/r

slight play n/s/f rack joint

Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,724 miles

both rear tyres wearing at inner shoulders

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,531 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,346 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,346 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,417 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,300 miles

park brake performance low.. advise investigation

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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SA51 FZV 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 87%.

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 SA51 FZV, 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 SA51 FZV registered?

SA51 FZV is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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