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BG51 YWU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,342 mi
Last recorded105,342 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear heavily corroded around two subframe mounting points, two link bars mounted to them have snapped off, but these aren't structural

Fail 5 Feb 2026 105,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills rusted through, also box-section between the two sills rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front significant coolant leak from front of vehicle, possibly radiator area.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear heavily corroded around two subframe mounting points, two link bars mounted to them have snapped off, but these aren't structural

Pass 17 Feb 2025 104,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,685 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 100,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, pressed into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, pressed into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,388 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,321 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,198 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,212 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,364 miles

Nearside 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 1 Mar 2011 77,364 miles

unable to inspect vehicle fully due to bodycovers

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,157 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 53,112 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,407 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 35,590 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 35,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YWU 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 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 BG51 YWU, 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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BG51 YWU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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