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EN51 AVU

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,108 mi
Last recorded144,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 AVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 144,064 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 136,882 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 130,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,907 miles

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

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

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

misting of oil underneath

Fail 4 Jul 2017 124,907 miles

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

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

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

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

misting of oil underneath

Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jun 2016 120,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper split

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre bald on inner edge + 3mm, no cords at time of test

osr tyre 3mm

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,667 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on inner edges + 3mm

osr tyre 3mm

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f steering rack tie-bar inner joint badly worn

rear brake pads becoming worn - n/s worn thin

Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,484 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Imbalance: 28%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level becoming low

engine MIL light on dash

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn - n/s worn thin

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and becoming low on tread

o/s/f steering rack tie-bar inner joint badly worn

rear brake pads becoming worn - n/s worn thin

traction control light indicating it has been switched off

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,891 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Washer jets weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,765 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Washer jets weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,717 miles

nearside front rear lower arm bush starting to seperate

offside front rear lower arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,246 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 39,394 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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EN51 AVU is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EN51 AVU, 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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EN51 AVU is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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