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EU51 ELJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ELJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 97,484 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,797 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,684 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,534 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,663 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,565 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 ELJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ELJ, 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 EU51 ELJ registered?

EU51 ELJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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