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BF51 KGN

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 127,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,840 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 110,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,805 miles

Can not see rear brake pads.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 3.5mm

O/S/R tyre tread worn to 3.5mm

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,986 miles

Battery insecure.

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 86,986 miles

Battery insecure.

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Pass 3 May 2007 82,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 82,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

N/S/F tyre perished and cuts on outer sidewall.

Pass 9 May 2006 77,035 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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 KGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

BF51 KGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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