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LE51 XRO

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,089 mi
Last recorded111,089 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,015 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplinks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplinks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,502 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front lower suspension rear arm inner mounting bushes are starting to tear and weak, play not excessive at present

both front tyres are worn close to legal limit on their inner edges, this uneven tyre wear indicates the tracking to be out

Fail 26 Oct 2018 94,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front lower suspension rear arm inner mounting bushes are starting to tear and weak, play not excessive at present

both front tyres are worn close to legal limit on their inner edges, this uneven tyre wear indicates the tracking to be out

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f lower suspension rear arm inner mounting bush is starting to tear, play not excessive

very slight weep PAS rack

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,254 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,697 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,131 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,509 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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LE51 XRO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LE51 XRO, 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 LE51 XRO registered?

LE51 XRO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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