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BF51 XXM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,098 mi
Last recorded138,098 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 138,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,881 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s mirror missing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 101,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 101,612 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,381 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 91,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,682 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 XXM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

BF51 XXM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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