MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on dash
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light on dash
warning lights on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine warning light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre low on edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?
Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW51 LXO is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 OW51 LXO, 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 OW51 LXO registered?
OW51 LXO is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 13 November 2001.
Is OW51 LXO safe to buy?
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