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WR51 WAA

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 WAA
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 135,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 127,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 101,135 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 101,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,024 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,876 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,258 miles

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

both front tyres have slight wear to inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,315 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,886 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,419 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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WR51 WAA is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WR51 WAA, 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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WR51 WAA is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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