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FN51 LCE

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,899 mi
Last recorded142,899 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 142,899 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 142,899 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 140,180 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 138,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 138,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

O/s/f seat belt frayed...Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes cracking...Both rear suspension lower arms bushes worn...

Pass 22 Sep 2010 135,087 miles

Advise both front shockers slightly damp. Both rear suspension lower arm bushes worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 133,053 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges. rear brake pads close to limits

Pass 4 Oct 2008 122,653 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 122,627 miles

front suspension lower arms / rear most bush slight split both near side and off side

near side front tyre 2 mm inner edge

off side front tyre 1 mm inner edge

rear suspension off side lower bush slight play

screen small crack

slight fray near side wiper

Fail 22 Sep 2008 122,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

front suspension lower arms / rear most bush slight split both near side and off side

hand brake lever little rsserve travel

near side front tyre 2 mm inner edge

off side front tyre 1 mm inner edge

rear brake pads low

rear suspension off side lower bush slight play

screen small crack

slight fray near side wiper

Pass 4 Oct 2007 110,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,537 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting on end

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 LCE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN51 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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