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LX51 WWL

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,409 mi
Last recorded140,409 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,409 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pads not seen

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,161 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 121,161 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,646 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 119,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,344 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,344 miles

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

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

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 2 Nov 2013 95,942 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,543 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,468 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,787 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,149 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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LX51 WWL is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX51 WWL, 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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LX51 WWL is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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