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MX51 HGC

2001 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,313 mi
Last recorded105,313 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,313 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,761 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,372 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,099 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 87,099 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,856 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,395 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)

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child safety seats being fitted .

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,927 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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MX51 HGC is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX51 HGC, 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 MX51 HGC registered?

MX51 HGC is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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The MOT history for MX51 HGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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