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GY51 FVX

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,350 mi
Last recorded86,350 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,350 miles

inner sills corroded not holed

n/s/f balljoint rubber starting to split

Fail 9 Jun 2018 86,350 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

inner sills corroded not holed

n/s/f balljoint rubber starting to split

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,461 miles

covers fitted to underside

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front wishbone bushes both sides deterioated

o/s/r brake noisey

parts of underside corroded

rear discs corroded

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,461 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

covers fitted to underside

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

front wishbone bushes both sides deterioated

parts of underside corroded

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,163 miles

heat shield loose

n/s/f bush damaged with slight play

rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres very close to limit

heat shield loose

n/s/f bush damaged with slight play

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,593 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,086 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 54,163 miles

petrol filler pipe corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2012 54,120 miles

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

petrol filler pipe corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 49,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,964 miles

both front wipers , split ends

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,484 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,309 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,957 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 FVX is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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