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EJ51 YBP

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,194 mi
Last recorded114,194 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,194 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2018 111,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 104,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 98,857 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,663 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,598 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,372 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 63,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,558 miles

Deep cuts to outer sidewall OSF

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,508 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,134 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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EJ51 YBP 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 77.8%.

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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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