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BF51 KCN

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,267 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 10 Apr 2014 78,499 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,178 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 55,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,808 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 37,817 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,593 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 35,563 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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 KCN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCN, 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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What year was BF51 KCN registered?

BF51 KCN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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