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BF51 XHV

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,689 mi
Last recorded161,689 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 161,689 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 150,713 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)

Fail 28 May 2016 150,713 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 133,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 121,763 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,712 miles

rear pads looking thin

Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,162 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 23 Mar 2010 87,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,840 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 XHV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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