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DG51 NSJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,700 mi
Last recorded134,700 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 134,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom ball joint rubber split but not effecting normal use (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom ball joint rubber split but not effecting normal use (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,511 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,677 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 97,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,189 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 87,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,513 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,525 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)

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 14 Dec 2007 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,935 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 46,703 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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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DG51 NSJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG51 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

DG51 NSJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is DG51 NSJ safe to buy?

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