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GU51 YXH

2001 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

77,521 mi
Last recorded77,521 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YXH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,521 miles

under sealer applied to underbody

Pass 17 May 2022 76,990 miles

under sealer applied to underbody

Pass 14 May 2021 74,865 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Fail 14 May 2021 74,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2021 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust system has corrosions and box

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear and front nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side inner and outer body sill has corrosions

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

brake imbalance,stood up,front discs cooked

front lower arm bushes @ subframe mounts worn/split

headlamp washers inop,self levelling appears inop

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

suspension,subframe,inner + outer sills,rear inner arches-corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 16 Mar 2020 72,935 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre obviously under inflated rears (5.2.3 (l))

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

brake imbalance,stood up,front discs cooked

front lower arm bushes @ subframe mounts worn/split

headlamp washers inop,self levelling appears inop

n/s/f bottom balljoint worn/play

suspension,subframe,inner + outer sills,rear inner arches-corrosion

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

brake efforts distortion

headlamp warning on,washers inop,levelling intermittent operatioon

n/s/f bottom balljoint play

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

tyres flat,inflated for test

unable to assess some areas due to covers

underbody/inner/outer sills,rear suspension,subframe,rear inner arches-corroded,o/s/r poor

upper stoplamp damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2018 71,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

brake efforts distortion

headlamp warning on,washers inop,levelling intermittent operatioon

n/s/f bottom balljoint play

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

tyres flat,inflated for test

unable to assess some areas due to covers

underbody/inner/outer sills,rear suspension,subframe,rear inner arches-corroded,o/s/r poor

upper stoplamp damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 69,908 miles

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

brake efforts distortion

headlamp warning on,wash+self levelling working

n/s/f bottom balljoint play/lift

o/s screenwash poor

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear sills/suspension corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

upper stoplamp damage

Fail 7 Nov 2017 69,908 miles

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

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

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

brake efforts distortion

headlamp warning on,wash+self levelling working

n/s/f bottom balljoint play/lift

o/s screenwash poor

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear sills/suspension corroded

unable to assess some areas due to covers

upper stoplamp damage

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at legal limit- adv REPLACE!!

both rear inner sills corroded

handbrake lever high

rear brake pads wearing low

under body covers obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 67,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre at legal limit- adv REPLACE!!

both rear inner sills corroded

handbrake lever high

rear brake pads wearing low

under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,037 miles

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

headlamp warning on

rear brake efforts imbalance,fronts showing distortion

rear inner sills starting corrosion

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to covers

upper stop lamp lens damage

Fail 3 Nov 2015 65,037 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamp warning on

rear brake efforts imbalance,fronts showing distortion

rear inner sills starting corrosion

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to covers

upper stop lamp lens damage

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 37,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,044 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 33,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,245 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 29,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,259 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,259 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,399 miles

both near-side front and rear tyres has slight side wall damage but cant see inner cord. †.

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 YXH is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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