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BF51 KCU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,536 mi
Last recorded116,536 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,536 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 105,374 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 8 Jul 2016 100,141 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,095 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 90,093 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 22 May 2014 80,002 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 76,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,846 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,054 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front brake binding

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,390 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,689 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 KCU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

BF51 KCU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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