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DF51 CUA

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,684 mi
Last recorded126,684 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,684 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,892 miles

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,250 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 124,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 122,627 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,039 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,534 miles

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 113,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 3 Jul 2014 107,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Fail 2 Jul 2014 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 92,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn at inner & outer edges

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,241 miles

all tyres worn at inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,741 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 5 Mar 2010 77,090 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,349 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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DF51 CUA is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF51 CUA, 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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DF51 CUA is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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