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DRZ 530

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,824 mi
Last recorded131,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 530
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 131,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,909 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,487 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,101 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 76,860 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 76,860 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 76,462 miles

under side of car very rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2017 76,462 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

under side of car very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,734 miles

Headlamp lenses in poor condition

Power steering cooler pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,793 miles

Rusty underneath

power steering cooler pipes rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

power steering cooler pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corroded underneath

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corroded underneath

headlamp lenses in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,021 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,263 miles

rear brakes sticking slighty

Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,889 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 50,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,204 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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DRZ 530 is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DRZ 530, 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 DRZ 530 registered?

DRZ 530 is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is DRZ 530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 530 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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