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DV51 JYG

2001 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,993 mi
Last recorded76,993 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 JYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,728 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,596 miles

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

drivers mirror glass slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,076 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriated

unable to fully inspect nearside rear and offside seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,747 miles

drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,205 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,304 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,304 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,619 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,561 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,070 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,436 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,278 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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DV51 JYG is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 DV51 JYG, 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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DV51 JYG is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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