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GY51 FWJ

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 171,119 miles

Bonnet stay loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 159,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 131,207 miles

Nearside Front outer road wheel rim showing light signs of damage

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt in use when the vehicle presented for testing retaining a childs seat

internal rear boot area difficult to check due to customer contents

nearside front and offside front brake pads showing signs of wearing low

Fail 7 Aug 2020 131,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer road wheel rim showing light signs of damage

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt in use when the vehicle presented for testing retaining a childs seat

internal rear boot area difficult to check due to customer contents

nearside front and offside front brake pads showing signs of wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,031 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on rear anti rollbar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front offside headlamp aim low but within parameters

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,934 miles

Offside headlamp beam low but within parameters

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn possibly camber due to pattern and slight cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,461 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 49,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,434 miles

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 FWJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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