MOT Status
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151,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Underbody Surface Rust & Suspension Components Corroded
Front suspension corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification tank guard (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Underbody and sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
suspension parts corroded
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
n/s/s headlamp leveling devise damaged
rear suspension corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC51 FBY is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 FBY, 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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LC51 FBY is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 October 2001.
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