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LC51 FBY

2001 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,761 mi
Last recorded151,761 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 FBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 151,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 143,945 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 143,938 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 143,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 132,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 127,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 117,189 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,187 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,261 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,261 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,451 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 93,192 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,960 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,461 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,793 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 61,751 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,368 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 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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