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DK51 ZHJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

156,361 mi
Last recorded156,361 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ZHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 156,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 152,314 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2024 152,305 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 146,970 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 144,894 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 144,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 140,465 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,503 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 19 Feb 2016 126,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 122,129 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 116,836 miles

both front tyres tread getting low

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2013 110,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 110,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 105,408 miles

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

nearside rear lens cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2011 98,318 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 89,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,013 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on 2'5 mm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,730 miles

slightly corroded front disc

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,107 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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DK51 ZHJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DK51 ZHJ, 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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DK51 ZHJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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