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ML51 GZG

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 GZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 141,179 miles

engine light is on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 141,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light is on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 136,730 miles

Leak from Rear Diff

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 136,730 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Leak from Rear Diff

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Subframe corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 131,176 miles

Oil leak

eml on

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 16 Nov 2013 131,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

2 x front wipers smearing

Oil leak

eml on

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 125,255 miles

management lamp staying on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,790 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 116,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 101,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 86,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 67,023 miles

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

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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ML51 GZG is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML51 GZG, 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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What year was ML51 GZG registered?

ML51 GZG is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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