MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on rear suspension and chassis
engine oil leak
rear number plate is stained
wiper blades are worn
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on rear suspension and chassis
engine oil leak
rear number plate is stained
wiper blades are worn
engine management light is on
front number plate is cracked rear number plate is stained
slight damage on both n/s wheel rims
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine management light is on
front number plate is cracked rear number plate is stained
slight damage on both n/s wheel rims
corrosion on n/s rear brake disc
engine management and VSC warning lights are on
n/s front tyre is cut on the sidewall [no cords visible]
no oil showing on dipstick 2lts added
number plates are stained front is cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion on n/s rear brake disc
engine management and VSC warning lights are on
n/s front tyre is cut on the sidewall [no cords visible]
no oil showing on dipstick 2lts added
number plates are stained front is cracked
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
engine management light is on
front number plate is cracked rear is stained
wiper blades are smearing advise replacement
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
engine management light is on
front tyres are worn unevenly advise tracking
body+wheels scratched
eml on
front n/plate cracked
rear end damaged
rear n/plate stained
small chips in screen
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body+wheels scratched
eml on
front n/plate cracked
rear end damaged
rear n/plate stained
small chips in screen
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
body+wheels scratched
engine management light on
front brake discs lipped+worn
front n/plate cracked
front tyres worn to inside
rear bumper+n/s/r lamp damaged
rear n/plate stained
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ51 VVK is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 HJ51 VVK, 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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HJ51 VVK is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 22 September 2001.
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