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FJ51 XFY

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,313 mi
Last recorded160,313 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 146,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 136,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 128,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,199 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 111,957 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 111,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,238 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 77,160 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 Aug 2007 68,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,235 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 XFY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

FJ51 XFY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is FJ51 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 XFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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