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YL51 OEK

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,674 mi
Last recorded121,674 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OEK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 121,674 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))

e.m.l on

slight exhaust leak front

Pass 3 May 2018 120,722 miles

corrosion rear discs

front brake pads wearing thin

rear suspension components corroding

rear tyres on limit and cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2018 120,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

corrosion rear discs

front brake pads wearing thin

rear suspension components corroding

rear tyres on limit and cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,657 miles

corrosion rear discs

corrosion rear suspension components

play in nearside rear lower arm bush

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,756 miles

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

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

corrosion rear discs

rear suspension arms corroding

slight play rear wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,868 miles

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

rear pads look worn

slight cracking rear tyres

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 107,860 miles

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

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

rear pads look worn

slight cracking rear tyres

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 94,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,291 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Partworn tyre fitted to offside front

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 68,237 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,237 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 56,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,880 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 52,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 43,625 miles

Offside Rear 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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YL51 OEK is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL51 OEK, 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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YL51 OEK is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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