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BF51 XXR

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,526 mi
Last recorded130,526 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 125,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 113,212 miles

both front tyres wearing from inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,978 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 66,707 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,707 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 14 Jul 2005 60,819 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 XXR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

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

Is BF51 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 XXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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