MOT Status
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150,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front fog lamps not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front fog lamps not working
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near side rear tyre poor tread advise replacement
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near side rear tyre poor tread advise replacement
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 XHU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 XHU, 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 XHU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2001.
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