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BF51 XXZ

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,281 mi
Last recorded129,281 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 129,281 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

cant see rear brake pads

slight corrosion on rear in places

Pass 26 Sep 2024 128,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion majority of all suspension arms

Fail 26 Sep 2024 128,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Suspension arm ball joint SPLIT PIN missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside beam image very poor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion majority of all suspension arms

Pass 29 Sep 2023 126,361 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 126,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,977 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 106,964 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,739 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,140 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 94,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 90,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,535 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 82,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 67,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,975 miles

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

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)

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 XXZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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