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KN51 UPR

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 UPR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 91,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,225 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,636 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,181 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,290 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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KN51 UPR is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN51 UPR, 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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KN51 UPR is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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