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2021 Lexus ES 2.5L Hybrid electric · FN71 YFU

FN71 YFU

2021 Lexus ES (2.5L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 22,447 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
LEXUS ES
Year / Origin
2021 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
22,447 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
HYBRID ELECTRIC · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2021
Engine
2494cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents an excellent state of roadworthiness, maintaining a perfectly stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 21 August 2025 at 22,447 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories. This follows the clean result from the previous inspection on 22 August 2024 at 17,381 miles, indicating that the car has consistently met high standards throughout its testing history. The' pattern is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,489 miles per year. Between the 2024 and 2025 tests, the car covered 5,066 miles, suggesting consistent but low-intensity usage. While low mileage generally implies less wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings, it can occasionally lead to brake corrosion or tyre flat spotting if the vehicle has sat for extended periods between journeys. As there are no recorded mechanical faults or structural issues in the provided history, there are no immediate red flags regarding recurring failures. A buyer should still focus on the physical condition of rubber components, such as tyres and suspension bushes, which can degrade from age despite the low mileage. It is also advisable to verify that brake discs are free of surface pitting, as low-frequency use can sometimes lead to oxidation on the rotors.
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FN71 YFU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
  • 22,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FN71 YFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 01:23
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Lexus Es (FN71 YFU) between August 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FN71 YFU Mileage History

  1. 22/08/202417,381 mi
  2. 21/08/202522,447 mi+5,066 mi

Average of roughly 5,084 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AP

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72
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