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BG51 YWY

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,342 miles

offside and nearside front tie-bars bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,035 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 106,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,093 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 75,512 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,512 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,470 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 YWY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

BG51 YWY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is BG51 YWY safe to buy?

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