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LR51 VUC

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,476 mi
Last recorded93,476 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VUC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 93,476 miles

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

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front screen washer liquid deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 89,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front screen washer liquid deteriorated

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt oil leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper ball joint nut split pin missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under tray cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,685 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly wet of oil

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on both lenses (1.7.5a)

Front under bonnet check battery slightly loose but still remain secure

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly wet of oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,421 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damage (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,486 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,486 miles

Battery insecure nuts missing (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

nearside wiper slight smear

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

nearside wiper slight smear

Pass 11 Jan 2014 80,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 78,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,034 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,984 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,448 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 57,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,988 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,875 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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LR51 VUC is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR51 VUC, 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 LR51 VUC registered?

LR51 VUC is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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