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YV51 BJK

2001 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS30089,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated + nail 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Nov 2024 107,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated + nail 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,973 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,951 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,486 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,625 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 80,318 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,484 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,202 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in treads

Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,227 miles

both sides rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,042 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 BJK is a 2001 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 BJK, 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 BJK is a 2001 Lexus IS300, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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