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M7 HGM

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,134 mi
Last recorded95,134 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 HGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 95,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint excessive movement between ball joint fixing to hub assembly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undefloor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats /seatbelts missing at time of inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear suspension mounting stiffener plate 2 retaining bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underwing panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,462 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,992 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,992 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,155 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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M7 HGM is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M7 HGM, 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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M7 HGM is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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