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FG51 VNN

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,645 mi
Last recorded151,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VNN
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 146,852 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,431 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 133,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 108,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,920 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,343 miles

signs of wear front tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2005 37,578 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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FG51 VNN is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FG51 VNN, 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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FG51 VNN is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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