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EJ51 YAW

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,901 mi
Last recorded173,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 173,901 miles

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency lower than offside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inside edge recommend urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill and undersill corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 173,773 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency lower than offside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inside edge recommend urgent replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill and undersill corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 169,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 152,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 139,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,996 miles

Slight loss of grease both front lower ball joints.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,977 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 107,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 97,022 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,937 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

undertray fitted to entire floor

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,403 miles

both front tyres considerably worn on inner sides.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,131 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,131 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,930 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)

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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EJ51 YAW is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ51 YAW, 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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EJ51 YAW is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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