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KG51 XFE

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,616 mi
Last recorded131,616 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,616 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 131,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,461 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 124,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,260 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 114,260 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 111,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,947 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,947 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,738 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 91,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 83,746 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,112 miles

both front tyres have low tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 71,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,207 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 23 Apr 2009 59,639 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 54,551 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,730 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,561 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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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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KG51 XFE is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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