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RL51 ZTT

2001 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,649 mi
Last recorded172,649 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 ZTT
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 172,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both front brackets and tank straps (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 170,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 170,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 169,138 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 165,687 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 165,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 162,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 149,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 143,953 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 143,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 125,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 119,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 111,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,751 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 96,751 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)

frt discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,189 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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RL51 ZTT is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RL51 ZTT, 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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RL51 ZTT is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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