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EK51 PMY

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 PMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 142,201 miles

hand brake travel close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2014 142,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

hand brake travel close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2013 134,389 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 134,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s front tyre bald on its inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,059 miles

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres on ware limit with bald edges

Fail 8 Sep 2012 125,059 miles

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

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres on ware limit with bald edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 115,857 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 104,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,525 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,459 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 78,433 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,211 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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EK51 PMY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK51 PMY, 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 EK51 PMY registered?

EK51 PMY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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