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GU51 YWZ

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,357 mi
Last recorded77,357 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,357 miles

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

o/s headlamp beam image poor

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,347 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear pads worn close to limit

Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear pads worn close to limit

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,099 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,037 miles

noisy brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,446 miles

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

Oil leak

floor covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,474 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YWZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GU51 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

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

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