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EK51 YRT

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YRT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,355 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 94,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,930 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,727 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,888 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,896 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,314 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on inside walls

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,948 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,373 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,262 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 YRT is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK51 YRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 YRT registered?

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

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