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FL51 VUD

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VUD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,759 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 137,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,826 miles

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

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,792 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,790 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,485 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 109,484 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,277 miles

offside rear brake noisey

rear diff mounts have play

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,080 miles

clutch pedal mechanism stiff/noisey

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2012 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal mechanism stiff/noisey

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,987 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,148 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,148 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FL51 VUD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL51 VUD, 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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FL51 VUD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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