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2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

206,245 mi
Last recorded206,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 206,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 206,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 203,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 203,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 185,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 172,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 172,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 172,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 172,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 172,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 172,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 172,015 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2017 172,015 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 168,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Aug 2016 168,252 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2015 164,776 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 160,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 160,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 154,714 miles

both front tyres wearing bald from inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 154,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing bald from inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 145,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 132,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 121,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 107,998 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,996 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,898 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 OEK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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