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BF51 KFV

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,030 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 122,375 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 120,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2008 113,000 miles

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

excess handbrake travel

Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,911 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 KFV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

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

Is BF51 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 KFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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