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EU51 ELW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,894 mi
Last recorded131,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,894 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust pipe bracket partly broken

Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,299 miles

nsf upper suspension arm slight play

nsf wheel slightly binding

oil low

rear diff corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,886 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,884 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,317 miles

215/45 x 17

Both front tyres worn heavily inner edges. Recommend tracking.

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,317 miles

215/45 x 17

Both front tyres worn heavily inner edges. Recommend tracking.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,490 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2011 101,489 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,033 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S rear disk pitted inboard face

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,849 miles

10 sponts of corrosion see block plan

Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

10 sponts of corrosion see block plan

Fail 20 Mar 2009 84,285 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 215/40/17

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,285 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 215/40/17

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,119 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 ELW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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