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FN51 LBP

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,053 mi
Last recorded145,053 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 145,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 138,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 130,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,379 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,313 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 114,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 108,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts have product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank corroding ()

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

Nearside Rear brake noisy under application

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

Rear i cannot see rear pads clearly to see if worn or not advise inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

spots of light corrosion appearing underneath

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,389 miles

Dampness around nsr caliper

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + various cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play nsr lower hub bush

Slight play osr lower hub bush

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,975 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 5 Aug 2015 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,281 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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FN51 LBP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN51 LBP, 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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FN51 LBP is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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