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BG51 YWT

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,951 mi
Last recorded186,951 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YWT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 186,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 184,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 178,392 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 164,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 151,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 147,040 miles

rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 140,187 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 140,187 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 132,488 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 125,830 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION HUB,BOTTOM BUSH WORN,FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DE FACED,STEERING RACK BUSHES WORN,ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 10 Dec 2007 125,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

N/S/R SUSPENSION HUB,BOTTOM BUSH WORN,FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DE FACED,STEERING RACK BUSHES WORN,ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 117,586 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 117,430 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 107,466 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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BG51 YWT is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG51 YWT, 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 BG51 YWT registered?

BG51 YWT is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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