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826 BMO

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration826 BMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to both rear sill ends

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2024 79,799 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to sill end

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,349 miles

vehicle underside waxoiled

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,902 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe mounts corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 67,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,254 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 5 May 2017 58,893 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 58,892 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,120 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 54,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,932 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 46,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,324 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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826 BMO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 89,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 826 BMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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826 BMO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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