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LD51 MSU

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2021 154,001 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear inner & outer section sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 14 Nov 2021 154,001 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side rear inner & outer section sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Nov 2020 150,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 144,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 138,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,818 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 126,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 119,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,156 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 90,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,258 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,932 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 58,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,376 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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LD51 MSU 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 81%.

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 LD51 MSU, 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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LD51 MSU is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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