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YH51 KZJ

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,977 mi
Last recorded181,977 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 KZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 181,977 miles

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED / WORN

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 175,457 miles

N/S/R / O/S/R/ SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 175,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R / O/S/R/ SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 162,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 157,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 154,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 151,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 151,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH N/S/ O/S/ (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,090 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 135,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 128,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 121,252 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 121,120 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 109,636 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating. Impact damage to N/s doors and rear panel

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 May 2009 109,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear number plate delaminating. Impact damage to N/s doors and rear panel

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2008 97,683 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

washers require attention soon

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,657 miles

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

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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YH51 KZJ 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 73.7%.

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 YH51 KZJ, 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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YH51 KZJ is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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