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BN51 WLL

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WLL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 161,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 158,132 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 155,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 141,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 132,272 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,290 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 122,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both front brake discs lipped and worn.

Brake pedal metal and rubber worn.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Recommend brake fluid change.

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend service.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 122,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,464 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,593 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,081 miles

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

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 WLL is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WLL, 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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BN51 WLL is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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