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BF51 XJB

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,186 mi
Last recorded134,186 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre low pressure (corrected)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre low pressure (corrected)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,019 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,545 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,928 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,730 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,934 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,362 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 47,362 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,312 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 XJB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

BF51 XJB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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