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BF51 KBV

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

329,209 mi
Last recorded329,209 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 329,209 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 328,801 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 314,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 302,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 292,869 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 284,376 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 274,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 262,297 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 247,749 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 9 Dec 2015 232,503 miles

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

osf wheel bearing feels slightly rough.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 218,561 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 205,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 192,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 179,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 164,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 148,978 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 135,479 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 117,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 101,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 86,792 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BF51 KBV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 92,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF51 KBV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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