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GU51 YXE

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,099 mi
Last recorded141,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 141,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 141,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 120,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 106,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,708 miles

Offside Rear brake disc is badly corroded and pad is not working

Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,708 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc is badly corroded and pad is not working

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,238 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise condition of n/s/f headlight[misted]

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,173 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 55,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,430 miles

FRont suspension dampers weeping slightly.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRont suspension dampers weeping slightly.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 37,847 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,120 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,294 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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GU51 YXE is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU51 YXE, 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 YXE is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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