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HG51 UBO

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

143,094 mi
Last recorded143,094 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 143,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 132,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,516 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,516 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 118,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,038 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 114,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,601 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,597 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,240 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,113 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,132 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 84,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,558 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,192 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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HG51 UBO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 89,414 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UBO, 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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HG51 UBO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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