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MK51 XZA

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,572 mi
Last recorded139,572 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 139,572 miles

General under body corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 133,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

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

Fail 27 May 2019 133,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

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

Pass 28 May 2018 132,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,693 miles

Both sides rear anti-roll bar drop links, gaiters perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Crack in pass side screen, near side pillar

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Centre exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Main battery loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,445 miles

Slight wear in o/s front lower ball joint.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,766 miles

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

all rear subframe mounting slight corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2009 69,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all rear subframe mounting slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 48,776 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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MK51 XZA is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK51 XZA, 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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MK51 XZA is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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