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FB51 BKJ

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,609 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,611 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,109 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,243 miles

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

front tyres showing wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,999 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,416 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,425 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,014 miles

both rear tyres cracked

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,207 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres surface cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 15,145 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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FB51 BKJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FB51 BKJ, 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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FB51 BKJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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