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EA51 BBF

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,019 mi
Last recorded153,019 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 BBF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 153,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper ball joint dust cover slight split

Pass 26 Apr 2025 146,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 141,658 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,519 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 122,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,732 miles

unable to view rear pads

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,400 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,920 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,690 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,964 miles

Front 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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EA51 BBF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA51 BBF, 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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EA51 BBF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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