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CK51 NBJ

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 NBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,052 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear both perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 98,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear both perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 82,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,123 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 72,123 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 68,518 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 68,518 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmision test aborted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery has movement at its fixings

deterioation to both sides front wishbone rear bushes

offside rear brake pad securing pin locking devise corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 66,011 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery has movement at its fixings

deterioation to both sides front wishbone rear bushes

offside rear brake pad securing pin locking devise corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,312 miles

both sides front suspension arms rear bushes deterioated

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,312 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front suspension arms rear bushes deterioated

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,932 miles

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

O/S Wiper deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,932 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

O/S Wiper deteriorating

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,208 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,208 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear discs deteriorating.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,178 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs deterioated

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface rust and pitting to rear brake disc inner braking surface

Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface rust and pitting to rear brake disc inner braking surface

Fail 28 Nov 2008 49,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,511 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2006 39,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,916 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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CK51 NBJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CK51 NBJ, 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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CK51 NBJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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