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FG51 NMZ

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 NMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 93,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 89,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,295 miles

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails rear ends (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

all exhaust system corroding

both front tyres worn both edges and deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,375 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails and sills rear end corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,073 miles

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

both outer floor rails corroded

front suspension components corroded

oil leak from the rear axle

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both outer floor rails corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

oil leak from the rear axle

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 72,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails corroding

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails corroding

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,121 miles

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

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

all underbody and suspension components corroding

exhaust corroding on joints

outer floor rails corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

all underbody and suspension components corroding

exhaust corroding on joints

offside front brake slightly binding

outer floor rails corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,705 miles

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

outer floor rails corroding

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,968 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,733 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,081 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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FG51 NMZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG51 NMZ, 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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FG51 NMZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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