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SR51 MWC

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 MWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,929 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,902 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative is hanging loose from mountings (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,014 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

general corrosion underbody

Fail 16 Jan 2018 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

engine cover undertrays fitted

general corrosion underbody

Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,219 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

general corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 80,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,445 miles

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

O/S/R Brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,358 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,549 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,937 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm across tread

Pass 7 Oct 2005 15,689 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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SR51 MWC is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SR51 MWC, 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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SR51 MWC is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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