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GF51 WZT

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,497 mi
Last recorded142,497 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 142,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,853 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 134,853 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both x2 lights. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 121,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,890 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,890 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged on outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,537 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,630 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 84,630 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,695 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,008 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pershed

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,058 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,412 miles

nsr tyre inner tread going out of round

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 WZT is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF51 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

GF51 WZT is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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