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WF51 MHM

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,463 mi
Last recorded193,463 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 MHM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 193,463 miles

Rear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2022 182,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 172,413 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 172,337 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 153,735 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 153,735 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative mounted on lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 138,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r suspension levelling device loose

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,277 miles

rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,620 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,834 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 91,636 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,910 miles

rear suspenssion is high in normal mode

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,727 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 61,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 27,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,038 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 25 Sep 2007 38,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,968 miles

dig in side wall of tyre on o/s/r

o/s/r light cluster cracked

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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WF51 MHM 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 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF51 MHM, 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 WF51 MHM registered?

WF51 MHM is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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