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HJ51 VVK

2001 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

192,019 mi
Last recorded192,019 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 192,019 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 192,018 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,131 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 179,130 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 159,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 159,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 146,470 miles

engine management light is on

front number plate is cracked rear number plate is stained

slight damage on both n/s wheel rims

Fail 6 Jun 2014 146,470 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 135,486 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 135,486 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 125,635 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 125,588 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 115,634 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 115,536 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 103,872 miles

body+wheels scratched

eml on

front n/plate cracked

rear end damaged

rear n/plate stained

small chips in screen

Fail 22 May 2010 103,872 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 93,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 92,916 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 79,886 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 69,956 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 69,956 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 63,357 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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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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