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RF51 TGX

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 86,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,883 miles

alloy wheels deteriorated

both front tyres bald on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

os rear view mirror glass delaminating

rear brake discs corroded

slight play at both sides steering rack

slight play at osr lower arm hub bush

Fail 9 Jan 2013 79,883 miles

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

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

alloy wheels deteriorated

both front tyres bald on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

os rear view mirror glass delaminating

rear brake discs corroded

slight play at both sides steering rack

slight play at osr lower arm hub bush

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,388 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,590 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,353 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,398 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,837 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,891 miles

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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RF51 TGX is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF51 TGX, 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 RF51 TGX registered?

RF51 TGX is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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