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BN51 WMJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,143 mi
Last recorded114,143 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 WMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,143 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 114,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking along inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 102,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,323 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,808 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,808 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight cracks

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight cracks

o/s and n/s rerar tyres have slight cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,503 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,926 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres very badly worn on iner edges advise replace ASAP

Fail 29 Oct 2008 58,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres very badly worn on iner edges advise replace ASAP

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,478 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE ON OUTTER SIDE WALL

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,513 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 WMJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMJ, 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

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What year was BN51 WMJ registered?

BN51 WMJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is BN51 WMJ safe to buy?

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