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WX51 CGZ

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,075 mi
Last recorded145,075 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 CGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 145,075 miles

General underbody corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 144,651 miles

General underbody corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 143,587 miles

General underbody corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 143,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff slight leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2021 139,993 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slight smearing

Fail 6 Sep 2021 139,890 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers slight smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,377 miles

near side door mirror poor condition

oil leak visible from under side

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,829 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 126,825 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 121,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 108,340 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,674 miles

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F LOWERSUSPENSION ARM-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F LOWERSUSPENSION ARM-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,853 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,694 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,684 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,684 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.CORROSION MISC SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,955 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.O/S/F SHOCK WET.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.RACK WET.R DISCS SCORED.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 80,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.O/S/F SHOCK WET.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.RACK WET.R DISCS SCORED.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,982 miles

R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,423 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 17 May 2007 58,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 51,567 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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WX51 CGZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WX51 CGZ, 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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WX51 CGZ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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