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GU51 YXL

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,272 mi
Last recorded150,272 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 150,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 144,819 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 139,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 139,637 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 136,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive onto steering rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 129,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,038 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,315 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,469 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,042 miles

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm 215/45/zr17 requires replacement

Offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm recommend repalcement

Radiator signs of leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2009 72,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm 215/45/zr17 requires replacement

Offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm recommend repalcement

Radiator signs of leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,902 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 62,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,222 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,987 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 YXL is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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