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DG51 GZH

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,449 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both) (5.2.6)

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

Rear fuel tank brace corroded slightly

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some component checks under car

Fail 14 Feb 2018 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both) (5.2.6)

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

Rear fuel tank brace corroded slightly

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some component checks under car

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,230 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sills.......both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,593 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 84,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades splitting

long travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades splitting

long travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,253 miles

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

front trim insecure below bumper

Fail 8 Feb 2012 68,253 miles

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

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

front trim insecure below bumper

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,253 miles

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

long travel on handbrake lever

rear brake disc surfaces very poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,365 miles

rear brake disc surfaces poor

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,242 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,707 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,135 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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DG51 GZH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DG51 GZH, 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 DG51 GZH registered?

DG51 GZH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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