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RN51 JGZ

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,873 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 66,372 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,961 miles

surface corrosion on suspention components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,432 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,141 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,045 miles

stone chip in front screen.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,019 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,090 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,780 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,963 miles

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

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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RN51 JGZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN51 JGZ, 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 RN51 JGZ registered?

RN51 JGZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RN51 JGZ safe to buy?

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