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GU51 MTX

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,157 mi
Last recorded123,157 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 MTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 123,157 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,878 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

interior mirror insecure

nearside front brake binding slightly

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 122,876 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres wearing on edges and getting low

interior mirror insecure

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre slightly damaged

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,669 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

steering rack mountings slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2010 120,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads getting low??

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2010 120,669 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads getting low??

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 118,958 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 118,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 114,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,220 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 92,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 62,269 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GU51 MTX is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU51 MTX, 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 GU51 MTX registered?

GU51 MTX is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GU51 MTX safe to buy?

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