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GY51 FWA

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,784 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 107,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,742 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 102,742 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,241 miles

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

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,241 miles

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

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

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

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,072 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 71,874 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates deterated

front tyres worn badly on edges advise replace

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates deterating

front tyres wearing on edges

rear wiper blade split

wipers noise poss due to worn linkage ?

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,433 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 FWA is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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