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YF51 NWX

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 NWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,719 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 67,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 59,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,281 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 58,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,809 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 56,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,323 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 48,585 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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YF51 NWX is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF51 NWX, 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 YF51 NWX registered?

YF51 NWX is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is YF51 NWX safe to buy?

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