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RE51 XKV

2001 Lexus IS300

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

115,949 mi
Last recorded115,949 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 115,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 114,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 112,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2022 112,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,035 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,385 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,164 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,532 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,370 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,834 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weaping.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XKV is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE51 XKV registered?

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

Is RE51 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 XKV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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