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DE51 MUP

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,482 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,498 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,168 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,728 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 66,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,529 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,065 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 38,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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DE51 MUP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE51 MUP, 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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DE51 MUP is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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