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BK51 LXY

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,073 mi
Last recorded141,073 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LXY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 141,073 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 129,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

batt/insecure

both rear brake discs are rusting

engine management light is on

n/s/f wiper blade is splitting

rear number plate is slightly defaced

Fail 6 Dec 2012 129,474 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

batt/insecure

both rear brake discs are rusting

engine management light is on

n/s/f wiper blade is splitting

rear number plate is slightly defaced

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,110 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light is on

rear brake pads on limit,STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

rear number plate slightly defaced

Fail 18 Nov 2011 122,110 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery insecure

engine management light is on

rear brake pads on limit,STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 8 Dec 2010 113,222 miles

both rear brake discs are rusted

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear number plate is slightly defaced

Fail 29 Nov 2010 112,930 miles

Nearside 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)

both rear brake discs are rusted

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear number plate is slightly defaced

Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,942 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,805 miles

RAER NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DIS-FIGUE ON YELLOW BACKGROUND

Fail 19 Nov 2008 93,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

RAER NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DIS-FIGUE ON YELLOW BACKGROUND

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 85,125 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 75,370 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 74,719 miles

Nearside 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 2 Nov 2005 64,507 miles

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

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

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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BK51 LXY is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 BK51 LXY, 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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What year was BK51 LXY registered?

BK51 LXY is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is BK51 LXY safe to buy?

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