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SK51 CUY

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,343 mi
Last recorded123,343 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 CUY
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 123,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,342 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 123,360 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,410 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 117,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,291 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 113,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 110,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 105,466 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 105,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 100,628 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 95,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 81,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 68,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,176 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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SK51 CUY is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK51 CUY, 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 SK51 CUY registered?

SK51 CUY is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is SK51 CUY safe to buy?

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