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RE51 XKZ

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,318 mi
Last recorded67,318 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 67,318 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output HEADLIGHTS FOGGY NOT EFFECTING IMAIGE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 55,404 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,361 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 43,999 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 43,993 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer steering swivel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper loose on o/s.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 41,369 miles

Upper exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,279 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,752 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 31,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,553 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 19 Oct 2012 22,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 19,188 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,188 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,865 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2011 15,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 8,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Offside Front 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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RE51 XKZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE51 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

RE51 XKZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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