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L300 CFD

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,168 mi
Last recorded179,168 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 179,168 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 179,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 176,501 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 176,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 171,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear non structural bolt in member corroded

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 Oct 2018 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear non structural bolt in member corroded

Offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Nov 2017 165,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 4 Nov 2017 165,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside brake weaker (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 157,288 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 143,717 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 143,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 138,742 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 132,714 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 122,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 30 Nov 2006 59,365 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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L300 CFD 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 71.4%.

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 L300 CFD, 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 L300 CFD registered?

L300 CFD is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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