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FD51 RGY

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,257 mi
Last recorded186,257 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2015 186,257 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2015 186,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 176,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 176,982 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 165,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 165,454 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 154,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall none to cords

rear discs corroded and scored

Fail 13 Nov 2012 154,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shock absorber has slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall none to cords

rear discs corroded and scored

Pass 2 Nov 2011 140,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 126,298 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2010 126,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,354 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Nov 2009 112,354 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 14 Nov 2008 97,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,759 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,874 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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FD51 RGY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD51 RGY, 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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FD51 RGY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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