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FN51 LCM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,103 mi
Last recorded141,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 141,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,624 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 137,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,077 miles

Corrosion to N/S outer sill just outside of passenger seat perscribed area-not deemed excessive.

Corrosion to O/S outer sill (holed) just outside of drivers seat perscribed area-not deemed excessive

Nearside Front alloy wheel inner rim distorted

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limits in one section of tread around whole of tyre.

Rear O/S & N/S coil springs rusty

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight weepage of grease from N/S/F lower wishbone arm bottom ball joint dust cover.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion to N/S outer sill just outside of passenger seat perscribed area-not deemed excessive.

Corrosion to O/S outer sill (holed) just outside of drivers seat perscribed area-not deemed excessive

Nearside Front alloy wheel inner rim distorted

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limits in one section of tread around whole of tyre.

Rear O/S & N/S coil springs rusty

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight weepage of grease from N/S/F lower wishbone arm bottom ball joint dust cover.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner sidewall of tyre cracked / persished

Offside Front outer sill holed, but not to excess

Fail 30 Jun 2016 133,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sidewall of tyre cracked / persished

Offside Front outer sill holed, but not to excess

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,635 miles

nearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

offside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 129,634 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

offside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,045 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,018 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,642 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 109,067 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 23 Jun 2010 102,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,916 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 87,916 miles

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

both front and rear discs slight surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2007 85,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 77,869 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 LCM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LCM, 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 LCM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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