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BN51 HJA

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

161,771 mi
Last recorded161,771 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 161,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 160,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 158,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 158,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 157,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 157,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 151,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,296 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,209 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,398 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 82,943 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,355 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 71,240 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,651 miles

Slight damage to offside, outer sill

Pass 28 Nov 2005 58,645 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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BN51 HJA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BN51 HJA, 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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BN51 HJA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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