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CE51 MZG

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,284 mi
Last recorded170,284 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 MZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 170,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 161,981 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 161,981 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 157,207 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 150,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 150,488 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2013 145,567 miles

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

some wear on front brake discs and pads

Fail 1 Mar 2013 145,567 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some wear on front brake discs and pads

Pass 12 Mar 2012 136,355 miles

o/s/f ans o/s/r tyres close to limit

rear discs poor

Fail 10 Mar 2012 136,307 miles

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

o/s/f ans o/s/r tyres close to limit

rear discs poor

slight imbalance in front brakes and o/s/f brake very slight drag

Pass 17 Mar 2011 125,377 miles

some corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,469 miles

some corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,206 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,304 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 63,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 63,821 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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CE51 MZG is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CE51 MZG, 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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What year was CE51 MZG registered?

CE51 MZG is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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