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GY51 FVD

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,696 mi
Last recorded185,696 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,696 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 182,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 182,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 178,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel nut corroded

Offside Front headlight

Fail 28 Aug 2018 178,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel nut corroded

Offside Front headlight

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 175,646 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 175,646 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 172,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 169,756 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2014 167,653 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 161,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 161,295 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 154,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 154,054 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 142,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 132,422 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 132,422 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 123,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 116,350 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 108,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 101,400 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 101,400 miles

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

215/45 zr17 87y rotational goodyear

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 81,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 81,181 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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GY51 FVD is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY51 FVD, 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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GY51 FVD is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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