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YV51 BHX

2001 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

187,182 mi
Last recorded187,182 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 187,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 182,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 182,023 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 178,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 176,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe missing

slight oil leak in area of steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2020 176,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamps are deteriorated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 173,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 171,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 171,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 169,904 miles

Nearside Front Back plate rotten

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 169,904 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 167,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 167,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 164,683 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 132,413 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge no cords showing

Fail 6 Oct 2012 132,413 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres scrubbed on inner edge no cords showing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 110,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre ok with in tolerances

Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,634 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre ok with in tolerances

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,549 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 88,547 miles

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

n/s h/lamp lens has condensation in glass

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,592 miles

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,592 miles

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

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

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

unable to see rear brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

n/s/r anti rattle retainer not fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,204 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,165 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front pads getting low

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2007 70,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads seem to be getting low could do with further inspection

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake flexable hose to caliper damp

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,940 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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YV51 BHX is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YV51 BHX, 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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YV51 BHX is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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