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GU51 YXB

2001 Lexus IS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,207 mi
Last recorded136,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,207 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 135,402 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 132,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,568 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 128,556 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 124,463 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear subframe mounts prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 124,463 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear subframe mounts prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,383 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,835 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 117,242 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 117,241 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 112,948 miles

o/s n/s/f tyre edges wearing uneven reqs tracking checked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 109,164 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 109,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,508 miles

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

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

both front brake pads starting to wear low,ok at test.

engine warning light is on,ok at test.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 35,746 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STATING TO WEAR ON EDGES,OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW,PASSED ON BRAKE TESTER AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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 YXB is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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