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LC51 FBX

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 94,563 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn to inner ege (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,113 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,621 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 90,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,728 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 85,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre worn bald on very inner shoulder

Slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 71,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,098 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,766 miles

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

tracking requied

both front tyre worn on inner edge..

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,855 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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LC51 FBX is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC51 FBX, 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 LC51 FBX registered?

LC51 FBX is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LC51 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 FBX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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