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BJ51 YJX

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,056 mi
Last recorded144,056 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 144,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,232 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,058 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 120,795 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 108,461 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 103,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs rusty inner edge

Fail 3 May 2011 102,908 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs rusty inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 87,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 87,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 85,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 59,140 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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BJ51 YJX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ51 YJX, 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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BJ51 YJX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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