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EU51 EKH

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,952 mi
Last recorded159,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EKH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 159,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 151,274 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 132,494 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 132,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,838 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 118,762 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2011 113,928 miles

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

Front brake balance is high close to required limit.

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f strut top rubber mount is being eaten away by rodent

Pass 28 Jan 2011 113,928 miles

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

Front brake balance is high close to required limit.

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f strut top rubber mount is being eaten away by rodent

Pass 29 Jan 2010 102,595 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 102,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 74,111 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 74,110 miles

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

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

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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EU51 EKH is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EU51 EKH, 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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EU51 EKH is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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