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BF51 XXC

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 140,991 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 140,991 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 128,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 128,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 120,773 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake pads starting to get low

nail in inner shoulder of n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,074 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,368 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 99,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,762 miles

oil leak

front and rear number plates

n/s door mirror

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front and rear number plates

n/s door mirror

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 74,863 miles

corrosion on exhaust

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,807 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 XXC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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