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YR51 KNS

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,306 mi
Last recorded170,306 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 KNS
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 170,306 miles

Front brake discs slightly warped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 10 Jan 2014 170,306 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly warped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Jan 2013 152,978 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 152,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 137,285 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 137,285 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 121,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 105,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,804 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,638 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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YR51 KNS is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR51 KNS, 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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YR51 KNS is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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