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GY51 FWB

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,909 mi
Last recorded141,909 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 141,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,603 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 138,538 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner plus outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner plus outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 132,337 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,337 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,305 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 127,305 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 120,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 120,449 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,471 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 107,417 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 107,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,945 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 99,945 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 94,258 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 83,684 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 59,446 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 FWB is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver 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 FWB, 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 FWB is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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