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EA51 TWF

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,386 mi
Last recorded143,386 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 TWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,386 miles

exhaust tip missing

Fail 22 Oct 2021 143,386 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust tip missing

Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 130,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,033 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,997 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,464 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,716 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 64,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,176 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 10 Apr 2006 41,456 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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EA51 TWF is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA51 TWF, 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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EA51 TWF is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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