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VA51 WFM

2001 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,928 mi
Last recorded136,928 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 136,928 miles

nearside outersill damaged

nearside rear shocker damp

rear bumper damaged

slight exhaust blow from rear section

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Nov 2017 136,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outersill (2.4.A.3)

nearside outersill damaged

nearside rear shocker damp

rear bumper damaged

slight exhaust blow from rear section

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Dec 2016 132,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corodded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 132,648 miles

reart discs are coroded

Pass 30 May 2013 127,519 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 15 May 2013 127,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Traction control light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,064 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 3 May 2011 99,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake pipes been greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2011 99,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake pipes been greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2010 87,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 66,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,783 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,156 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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VA51 WFM is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VA51 WFM, 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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VA51 WFM is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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