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DY51 GMZ

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,820 mi
Last recorded223,820 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 GMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2014 223,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 223,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 211,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 211,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 190,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 190,000 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 191,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Wipers slightly split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 166,821 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 148,737 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 128,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,550 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 92,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,060 miles

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

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

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

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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DY51 GMZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY51 GMZ, 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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DY51 GMZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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