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EX51 DFF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,804 mi
Last recorded157,804 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 157,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly deflated

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 150,903 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 143,228 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 143,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,707 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 127,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 117,786 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 103,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,773 miles

both sides front door glasses heavily tinted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,773 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both sides front door glasses heavily tinted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 64,734 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 54,848 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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EX51 DFF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX51 DFF, 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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EX51 DFF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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