CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK51 ZXN

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZXN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 144,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and has duck tape wrapped around the leg (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog light permantly on with side lights (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear slight play in hub assembly

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

brake warring light on

light under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 21 Sep 2017 144,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with side lights (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,784 miles

Nearside rear view mirror glass is missing

battery is poorly secured

Fail 3 Oct 2016 127,783 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe tie rod broken out (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear view mirror glass is missing

battery is poorly secured

Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,313 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,767 miles

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

slight play steering rack in bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 61,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,155 miles

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 19 Sep 2008 49,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 27,295 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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK51 ZXN 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 70.6%.

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 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 BK51 ZXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK51 ZXN?

You can check the full history of BK51 ZXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK51 ZXN registered?

BK51 ZXN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is BK51 ZXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 ZXN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK51 ZXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK51 ZXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.