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FJ51 XJP

2001 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XJP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 126,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 126,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size tyre and wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both E U type plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

number plate lights flicker

Fail 10 Aug 2023 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

number plate lights flicker

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,294 miles

both sides front side lights bright white

underneath body all floor areas and suspension components covered with black underseal giving poor inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40zr18-92w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer wall

both sides front side lights bright white

underneath body all floor areas and suspension components covered with black underseal giving poor inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and ear side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,294 miles

both rear stabiliser metal arms corroded and getting weak

both sides front tyres outer walls splitting and perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,825 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,737 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,520 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,495 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,117 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

center rear brake light inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,572 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,458 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 XJP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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