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BN51 HJU

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,176 mi
Last recorded121,176 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 121,176 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,157 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 114,152 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has previous arch rubbing marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall has previous arch rubbing marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,213 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

near side front mirror seriously deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,892 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2014 82,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,603 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brake binding

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,207 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 22 Apr 2008 56,710 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,334 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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BN51 HJU is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN51 HJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 HJU registered?

BN51 HJU is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 HJU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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