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OU51 KJE

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 139,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,165 miles

Light corrosion to various areas & components under vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2017 136,090 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 136,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 134,263 miles

215/45/17

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2016 134,244 miles

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

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

215/45/17

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 123,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 123,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise exhaust tail pipe end missing.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,182 miles

condension in n/.s h/light

Fail 7 Mar 2012 109,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre 0mm of tread outside 75% measurment

offside rear tyre 0mm of tread outside 75% measurment

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre 0mm of tread outside 75% measurment

offside rear tyre 0mm of tread outside 75% measurment

Fail 2 Mar 2011 102,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condensation on inside of nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,418 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 13 Sep 2006 64,534 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 54,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 54,579 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)

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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OU51 KJE is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU51 KJE, 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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OU51 KJE is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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