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FJ51 AYD

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 10,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 102,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 102,680 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,393 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,341 miles

Front both wishbone arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 91,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both wishbone arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,039 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,336 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,041 miles

All tyres have sidewall damage

oil leak

rear tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,640 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch slipping requires attention

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres cuts to side wall but not to cords

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,866 miles

all 4 tyres cuts to side wall but not to cords

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 45,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 45,587 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split advice only.

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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FJ51 AYD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJ51 AYD, 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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What year was FJ51 AYD registered?

FJ51 AYD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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