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LB51 BTZ

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 BTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,297 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,538 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,147 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 94,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 91,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,990 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,236 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,371 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,615 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,121 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,387 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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LB51 BTZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LB51 BTZ, 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 LB51 BTZ registered?

LB51 BTZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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