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EJ51 BJX

2001 Lexus IS200 Sport

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,910 mi
Last recorded83,910 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport83,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 BJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body rust

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 83,505 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 83,505 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 83,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 82,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 80,936 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 80,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear pads close to limit

Pass 12 May 2014 80,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear pads close to limit

Pass 3 May 2013 80,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 77,706 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear pads low

Pass 3 May 2011 73,387 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,631 miles

front number plate starting to wear

Pass 2 May 2009 62,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,806 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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EJ51 BJX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ51 BJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ51 BJX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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