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EJ51 YBV

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,689 mi
Last recorded92,689 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,952 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,950 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Advise rear brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,370 miles

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

all 4 tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,480 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2013 74,338 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,484 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,779 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,637 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 49,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,465 miles

Tracking recommended

Fail 18 Oct 2008 94,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Tracking recommended

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,215 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 35,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,219 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 YBV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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