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EF51 MUU

2001 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,194 mi
Last recorded126,194 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2024 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,774 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad shim fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake shim moved

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 119,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,003 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 111,616 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 111,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,250 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,624 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 72,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,929 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,300 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,103 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,304 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 MUU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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