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HS51 BFM

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,710 mi
Last recorded93,710 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 BFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 93,710 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 93,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes are cracking and split. They also have some movement but not currently excessive

dashboard engine check light is lit

evidence of a possible oil leak in the engine bay

evidence of slight brake binding on the offside front roadwheel

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes are cracking and split. They also have some movement but not currently excessive

dashboard engine check light is lit

evidence of a possible oil leak in the engine bay

evidence of slight brake binding on the offside front roadwheel

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,496 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 97,496 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,780 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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HS51 BFM is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HS51 BFM, 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 HS51 BFM registered?

HS51 BFM is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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