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FA51 XBW

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,707 mi
Last recorded133,707 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,707 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and weakend

Fail 2 Jun 2015 133,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and weakend

Pass 20 May 2014 117,724 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 107,346 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,257 miles

rear brake disc inner faces rusty and pitted

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 23 May 2011 92,029 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 92,024 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 86,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 68,625 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 68,625 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 59,829 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)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,694 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,145 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 48,145 miles

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

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

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

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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FA51 XBW is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FA51 XBW, 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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What year was FA51 XBW registered?

FA51 XBW is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is FA51 XBW safe to buy?

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