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EO51 EJO

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 EJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 141,295 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 141,295 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,976 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 123,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 81,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 81,952 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,316 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,199 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,223 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,618 miles

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,336 miles

O/S/F Spot light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,403 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EO51 EJO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EO51 EJO, 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 EO51 EJO registered?

EO51 EJO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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