CarVerify

Free Car Check

CT02 PUF

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationCT02 PUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,673 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DETERIOATED (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DETERIORATED (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

BRAKE WARING LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,669 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low ????? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower wishbones rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on underside front and rear suspension

Fail 15 Jun 2022 75,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low ????? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower wishbones rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on underside front and rear suspension

Pass 1 May 2019 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front full steering and suspension check after repair as so much play in ball joint . need to check all other componants

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

CT02 PUF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CT02 PUF, 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 CT02 PUF?

You can check the full history of CT02 PUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CT02 PUF registered?

CT02 PUF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CT02 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT02 PUF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CT02 PUF 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 CT02 PUF. 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.