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BF51 XXW

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section corroded and weakened. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section corroded & weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 88,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section corroded and weakened. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill section corroded & weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,919 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear pads not visible

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

side covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,421 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

side covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

genral under body corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,409 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

genral under body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,156 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Uneven tyre wear front

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Uneven tyre wear front

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,284 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,926 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,200 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 XXW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XXW, 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 XXW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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