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E4 COR

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,463 mi
Last recorded135,463 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 COR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 135,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 135,345 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 135,063 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 135,004 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 130,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall is split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,680 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 94,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 86,265 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 86,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamps discoloured but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 15 May 2015 78,506 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamps discoloured but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 13 May 2014 72,426 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 72,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,867 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 10 May 2010 57,086 miles

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

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 12 May 2009 52,980 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 52,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 45,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 40,835 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2006 36,149 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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E4 COR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E4 COR, 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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E4 COR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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