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EF51 DRV

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,217 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,015 miles

Offside Front tyre has chunks missing out of tread

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

bothside rear tyres have chunks missing out of tread

Fail 7 Sep 2016 120,013 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has chunks missing out of tread

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

bothside rear tyres have chunks missing out of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,070 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 99,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 99,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 93,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,339 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jun 2011 69,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,380 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 14 Jul 2008 53,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,108 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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EF51 DRV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF51 DRV, 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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EF51 DRV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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