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MX51 HHC

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,956 mi
Last recorded173,956 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 HHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 173,956 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 169,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 160,124 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 151,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 101,165 miles

rear pads look low advise have checked

Fail 1 Oct 2008 101,151 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear pads look low advise have checked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,306 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 HHC is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

MX51 HHC is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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