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RE51 XKT

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 93,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,869 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,339 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 14 Jan 2015 67,097 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,453 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,414 miles

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

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 22 May 2010 48,020 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,725 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,724 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 27,589 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail on outer edge not in repairable position.

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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RE51 XKT is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RE51 XKT, 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 RE51 XKT registered?

RE51 XKT is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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