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BK51 LXT

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,045 mi
Last recorded165,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil light flashes but oil level checked prior to test

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 2 Jul 2017 164,793 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

oil light switches on and off and oil level checked prior to test

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 16 Jul 2016 159,768 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 144,111 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2015 144,070 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 117,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,016 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2011 99,990 miles

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,469 miles

slight play in steering rack mountings.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 88,380 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,351 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,413 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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BK51 LXT 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 BK51 LXT, 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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BK51 LXT is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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