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FL51 YGO

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 98,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,307 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges and starting to perrish

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,448 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,410 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,422 miles

offside rear tyre splitting round inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,098 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 82,096 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,244 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,581 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,581 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 74,309 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 74,309 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,532 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,674 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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FL51 YGO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL51 YGO, 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 FL51 YGO registered?

FL51 YGO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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