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WJ51 FRK

2001 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

144,929 mi
Last recorded144,929 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus LS430102,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FRK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 144,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S and N/S Rear Inner and Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 125,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 118,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,059 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 109,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 108,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 106,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 105,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,822 miles

Front brake pads approximately 50% worn

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,639 miles

brake and park brake service

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,266 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR TYRES TO BE REPLACED

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,490 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 28 Sep 2005 37,874 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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WJ51 FRK 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 WJ51 FRK, 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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WJ51 FRK is a 2001 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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