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FJ51 XFU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,557 mi
Last recorded46,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 46,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 46,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,775 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,816 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,888 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 43,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,130 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,312 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn/shoulderd on inner edges

rear discs corroded rear pads appear to becoming low

rear tyres becoming low on tread/close to waremarkers

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,148 miles

front tyres worn/shoulderd on inner edges

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread across centre tread

rear pads becoming low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,594 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 32,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise condition/corrosion to rear of exhaust system

advise surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc (operation ok suspect lack of use)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,959 miles

advise condition/corrosion to rear of exhaust system

advise surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc (operation ok suspect lack of use)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 31,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 26,740 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 XFU 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 85%.

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 FJ51 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

FJ51 XFU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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