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GV51 KKC

2001 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2019 127,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 125,198 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2018 125,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2017 123,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,530 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 120,516 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 116,849 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,849 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,254 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 114,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,490 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrosion

headlight aims poor

wipers in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,536 miles

nearside rear tyre low and close to failure, offside rear tyre low, screen has multiple damage

Fail 12 Mar 2012 109,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre low and close to failure, offside rear tyre low, screen has multiple damage

Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,666 miles

screen is chipped in several places, off side front outer lower ball joint is worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,759 miles

engine management light is on, stonechip in screen, rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,962 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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GV51 KKC is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Red 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 GV51 KKC, 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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GV51 KKC is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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