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GY51 FVS

2001 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021
Fail 12 Jun 2021 108,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,285 miles

engine oil low

Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,772 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 68,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,992 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner circumference

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,160 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearin g on inner edge

suspect front and rear pads worn low?

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,371 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 FVS is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY51 FVS, 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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What year was GY51 FVS registered?

GY51 FVS is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is GY51 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 FVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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