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HG51 HHZ

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,856 mi
Last recorded71,856 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 HHZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 71,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 69,157 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 64,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,512 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise both front tyre wearing badly on inner edge[raised shoulder]

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,764 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has tear.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,007 miles

Cut to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,907 miles

slight damage to l/h f tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,787 miles

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

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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HG51 HHZ 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 100%.

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 HG51 HHZ, 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 HG51 HHZ registered?

HG51 HHZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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