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ML51 YVO

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 125,164 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Damage to wing and bumper.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer bottle leaking.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,321 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 113,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall, and is very badly worn on inner edge, close to construction

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall, and is worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2013 108,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,221 miles

Engine warning light stays on.

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 96,962 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2010 96,863 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres are wearing inner edges slightly

front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,398 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,478 miles

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

front tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,522 miles

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

both rear tyres slight run out on tread blocks

Pass 28 Sep 2005 58,627 miles

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

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 YVO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVO, 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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ML51 YVO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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