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EJ51 BHU

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 BHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 114,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,801 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 84,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,751 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,120 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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EJ51 BHU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EJ51 BHU, 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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What year was EJ51 BHU registered?

EJ51 BHU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is EJ51 BHU safe to buy?

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