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EU51 EJC

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,281 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

damage to n/s/f headlamp and bumper

Fail 16 Jan 2018 88,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

damage to n/s/f headlamp and bumper

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,299 miles

Differential has slight leak of oil

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,823 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,302 miles

Nearside front wing damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,651 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 74,159 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,206 miles

both n/s tyres worn to the limit

rear brake pads 2-3000 miles left approx

unable to fully check all brake pipes and fuel pipes shields fitted

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt baby seat fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 62,271 miles

cut in left front tyre not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 10 May 2010 62,271 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cut in left front tyre not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 6 May 2009 57,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 55,725 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,760 miles

advice front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,051 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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EU51 EJC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU51 EJC, 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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EU51 EJC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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