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EX51 DHY

2001 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,475 mi
Last recorded148,475 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 148,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on suspension unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front rear bushes cracking.nearside and offside.,

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 141,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre worn smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 126,136 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,971 miles

Central Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chip on windscreen

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 118,971 miles

Central Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 110,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 110,474 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 101,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,169 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,621 miles

SLITE DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,512 miles

OS mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,512 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

OS mirror glass deteriorating

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,918 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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EX51 DHY is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX51 DHY, 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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EX51 DHY is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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