MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust box/ silencer tail pipe piece missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaust box/ silencer tail pipe piece missing
Both headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Body sill corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body sill corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Body sill corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body sill corroded
Both headlamps deteriorating
Both rear outer body sills corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Both white (4.5.4 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps deteriorating
Both rear outer body sills corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres have low tread pattern on inner edge
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KG51 XFE is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 KG51 XFE, 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 KG51 XFE registered?
KG51 XFE is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 November 2001.
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