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FJ51 XFR

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,092 mi
Last recorded129,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre sections (7.1.2)

exhaust rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,092 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre sections (7.1.2)

exhaust rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,625 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 125,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 122,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 122,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 116,647 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 116,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,980 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 108,968 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake performance slightly low

Fail 31 Dec 2008 104,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,262 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 94,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 94,043 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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FJ51 XFR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XFR, 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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FJ51 XFR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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