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EJ51 YBR

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,818 mi
Last recorded141,818 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 141,818 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing but still secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 141,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing but still secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 133,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,338 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,902 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,733 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

offside rear tyre outer wall cut

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 96,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 94,322 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 94,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,736 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 69,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,746 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 60,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s rear, o/s rear & o/s front tyres all worn on inner & outer edges † † † † † † † † † † †,

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,199 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

water in o/s head lamp unit

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 YBR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ51 YBR, 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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EJ51 YBR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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