BN51 WLD

2001 LEXUS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LEXUS
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BRONZE
Engine
2997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 October 2026 (133 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,323 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Lexus has 29 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 22,323 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2018 Lexus, creates a severe contradiction that makes this vehicle unassessable.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,208 miles per year, which is a significant red flag for a 25-year-old car.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failures recorded in Oct 2022 and Oct 2025 MOTs.
  • Recurring dangerous tyre defects in Oct 2021 and Oct 2025 MOTs.
  • Persistent headlamp aim issues in Oct 2021 and Oct 2025 MOTs.
  • Engine oil and suspension advisories recurring across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided data.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for its model year.
  • No recent major failures or advisories from the last MOT test.

Mileage history

Aug 2005: 22,323 mi PASSAug 2006: 28,874 mi FAILAug 2006: 28,874 mi PASSJul 2007: 33,312 mi FAILJul 2007: 33,318 mi PASSJul 2008: 37,742 mi FAILJul 2008: 37,742 mi PASSJul 2009: 41,640 mi PASSMay 2010: 44,152 mi FAILMay 2010: 44,152 mi PASSMar 2011: 45,158 mi PASSMar 2012: 48,470 mi PASSFeb 2013: 51,606 mi PASSFeb 2014: 52,820 mi PASSFeb 2015: 53,463 mi PASSFeb 2016: 57,448 mi PASSJan 2017: 59,176 mi PASSFeb 2018: 60,681 mi FAILFeb 2018: 60,681 mi PASSFeb 2019: 61,294 mi FAILFeb 2019: 61,294 mi PASSFeb 2020: 62,310 mi PASSOct 2021: 64,124 mi FAILOct 2021: 64,125 mi PASSOct 2022: 65,443 mi FAILOct 2022: 65,445 mi PASSOct 2023: 68,059 mi PASSOct 2024: 72,541 mi PASSOct 2025: 79,604 mi PASS80k51k22kAug 2005Oct 2025

MOT test history — 21/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2005 PASS 22,323 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
USER ENTERED nearside mirror cover taped up
Aug 2006 FAIL 28,874 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Aug 2006 PASS 28,874 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 FAIL 33,312 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jul 2007 PASS 33,318 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 FAIL 37,742 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Jul 2008 PASS 37,742 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 41,640 mi
USER ENTERED advise engine light on
USER ENTERED n/s mirror casing slightly damaged
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre wearing low in life + splitting up at inner edge
May 2010 FAIL 44,152 mi
PRS Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
USER ENTERED engine warning light staying on
USER ENTERED hight lever brake light over 50% working
USER ENTERED nearside door mirror damaged
USER ENTERED belly pans fitted
May 2010 PASS 44,152 mi
USER ENTERED engine warning light staying on
USER ENTERED hight lever brake light over 50% working
USER ENTERED nearside door mirror damaged
USER ENTERED belly pans fitted
Mar 2011 PASS 45,158 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 48,470 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre cut but not showing cord
Feb 2013 PASS 51,606 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 52,820 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 53,463 mi
USER ENTERED o/s+n/s/f tyre cut but not shoing cord
Feb 2016 PASS 57,448 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
Jan 2017 PASS 59,176 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 60,681 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
ADVISORY Oil leak engine area
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Feb 2018 PASS 60,681 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak engine area
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Feb 2019 FAIL 61,294 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 61,294 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 62,310 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 FAIL 64,124 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 64,125 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2022 FAIL 65,443 mi
MAJOR Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 65,445 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 68,059 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 72,541 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 79,604 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN51 WLD, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.