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CU51 NKW

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NKW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,370 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 96,370 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,458 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,458 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,521 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 93,745 miles

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

advise to have tracking reset

Fail 20 Feb 2021 93,745 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise to have tracking reset

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 93,055 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 91,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

wear developing at inner tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2019 91,831 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

wear developing at inner tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,355 miles

EML Light-On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,354 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML Light-On

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,324 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,017 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,651 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,361 miles

inside of o/side front tyre tread wareing low.

slight damage to outer wall of n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed,

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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CU51 NKW is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU51 NKW, 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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CU51 NKW is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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