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GF51 UOE

2001 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,855 mi
Last recorded145,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UOE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 145,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 135,232 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,592 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 17 Nov 2016 120,592 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,587 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,587 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,273 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,025 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 86,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,939 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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GF51 UOE is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF51 UOE, 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 GF51 UOE registered?

GF51 UOE is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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