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GU51 YXJ

2001 Lexus IS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,067 mi
Last recorded139,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 132,440 miles

Front SIDELIGHTS TINTED BLUE

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output BOTH REAR LAMPS PAINTED OVER (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,439 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault vsc light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven 40% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat does not adjust (6.2.A.3)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired BOTH REFLECTORS NOT VISIBLE (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding BINDING <UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARING (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front SIDELIGHTS TINTED BLUE

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output BOTH REAR LAMPS PAINTED OVER (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 130,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 127,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side and off side under sills corroded

rear brake pads low

steering arms inner have slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2014 118,601 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side and off side under sills corroded

rear brake pads low

steering arms inner have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 10,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,911 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 101,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 73,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,074 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 51,574 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 YXJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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