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GX51 VZG

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,861 mi
Last recorded155,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 155,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,988 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 148,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,883 miles

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,920 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded.

some areas of corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,141 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,862 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,896 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,462 miles

both rear shock absorbers, bellows detriorated.

poor wiper clearing action

stone chips screen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,483 miles

both wiper blades poor

stone chips screen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,531 miles

n/s headlamp top mounting bracket broken

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

stone damage screen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,012 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,349 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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GX51 VZG is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GX51 VZG, 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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GX51 VZG is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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