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MC51 MOF

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 MOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,568 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise rear brake pads unable to see true depth (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,461 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 106,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 106,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,005 miles

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

advise rear pads unable to see true depth

Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 88,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,015 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2005 79,376 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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MC51 MOF is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MC51 MOF, 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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MC51 MOF is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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