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Both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes poor condition.
Nearside front track rod end slight play.
Offside rear inner sill heavily corroded.
Slight blow from exhaust.
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL AND ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AND ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AIR BOX LOOSE AND MOVING AROUND
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
unable to inspect rear brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
unable to inspect rear brake pads
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Number plate damaged
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Wind screen washer partially blocked
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake discs are corroded.
Brake pads look low.
Corrosion in various places & on various components.
N/s front tyre is worn on both walls as if it has been driven on when flat, recommend it is replaced.
O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
Slight fluctuation on all brakes.
Brake discs are corroded.
Brake pads look low.
Corrosion in various places & on various components.
N/s front tyre is worn on both walls as if it has been driven on when flat, recommend it is replaced.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.
Slight fluctuation on all brakes.
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)
nearside front tyre no tread on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 XYA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 XYA, 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 XYA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2001.
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