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BF51 KCE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,099 mi
Last recorded168,099 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 168,099 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,550 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 164,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 150,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,953 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 120,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,432 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,482 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 86,422 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 22,698 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 KCE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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