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LT51 YSM

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

37,394 mi
Last recorded37,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 YSM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 37,394 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 37,394 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 37,366 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 36,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 33,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 27,865 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres cracking.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,906 miles

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

both rear tyres have crackes in tread dephs .

engine light on .

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 14,514 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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LT51 YSM is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LT51 YSM, 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 LT51 YSM registered?

LT51 YSM is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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