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FJ51 XFW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,623 mi
Last recorded118,623 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension corroding

exhaust noisy

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2018 118,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension corroding

exhaust noisy

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,374 miles

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

all underside rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 105,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1n)

Power steering component(s) leaking both rack ends (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,191 miles

age cracks forming in both rear tyres treads

hand brake travel close to no reserve but locks wheels out

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut in rim protector

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f wiper leaves light marks after wipe

rear brake pads looking low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,783 miles

advise front tyres starting to miss shape

advise nearside rear tyre worn to inner upper raised tread

advise offside front wiper split

strong advise to movement to hand brake lever

Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front tyres starting to miss shape

advise nearside rear tyre worn to inner upper raised tread

advise offside front wiper split

strong advise to movement to hand brake lever

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,613 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 81,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,955 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,776 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,889 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 XFW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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