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LV51 FYA

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2019 158,493 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2019 158,493 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 140,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 91,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,409 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,077 miles
Pass 20 May 2010
Fail 18 May 2010 67,875 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,031 miles

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

vison of rear pads restricted.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,749 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,014 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 37,944 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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LV51 FYA 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 75%.

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 LV51 FYA, 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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LV51 FYA is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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