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2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,789 mi
Last recorded140,789 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 EKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 140,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 139,830 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,723 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,720 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 134,623 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 127,703 miles

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

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

can just about see both front beam images

n/s/r tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,647 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 108,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Mar 2012 101,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,018 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 19 Mar 2009 77,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to limit

Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,898 miles

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

fish on interior mirror reason for failure,now removed

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,close to limit

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,513 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, heavily so on offside.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,761 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 EKG is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU51 EKG, 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 EKG is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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