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LC51 UCL

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,748 mi
Last recorded134,748 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 126,609 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 121,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,246 miles

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

off side front door mirror glass shows deterioration.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,432 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,151 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad appears to be worn low

offside front tyre worn low inner edge and has a deep cut

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front door mirror glass shows deterioration.

off side front tyre tread shows a deep split.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,383 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,501 miles

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,550 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,340 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,339 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in all suspension/steering bushes balljoints and bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,888 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 24,870 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,870 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 UCL is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

LC51 UCL is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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