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YV51 BJF

2001 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,586 mi
Last recorded164,586 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,586 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 163,290 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak

Pass 21 Mar 2023 162,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 159,982 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washers weak

Fail 8 Feb 2022 159,740 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 157,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 156,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 155,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension support bar corroded off at subframe

Offside Rear Suspension support bar corroded off at subframe

Fail 19 Sep 2017 140,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension support bar corroded off at subframe

Offside Rear Suspension support bar corroded off at subframe

Pass 9 Sep 2016 129,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,071 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,631 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,029 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 BJF is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YV51 BJF, 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 BJF is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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