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DG51 GZM

2001 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,564 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,564 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,867 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread (no air escaping)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,819 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,819 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,725 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to o/s/f

Fail 4 Mar 2009 68,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to o/s/f

Fail 18 Oct 2008 66,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,225 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 61,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 61,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,779 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 52,392 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 52,392 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GZM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

DG51 GZM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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