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DE51 SXZ

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,480 mi
Last recorded151,480 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 144,633 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 139,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

General under body corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,409 miles

Both sills at rear corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 136,409 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both sills at rear corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 129,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,824 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,108 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jul 2013 114,065 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 109,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 99,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

rear registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,940 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

rear registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 75,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,065 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,528 miles

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

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

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 SXZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE51 SXZ, 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 DE51 SXZ registered?

DE51 SXZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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