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FN51 TVV

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

222,930 mi
Last recorded222,930 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 TVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 222,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion on underbody, sub-frame, sills and suspension components

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 220,057 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 217,736 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 217,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox holed and blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear heatshield above backbox detached

both headlamp aims cloudy

Pass 18 Dec 2020 215,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 210,388 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 210,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 204,125 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 204,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 194,763 miles

Oil leak slight ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2016 182,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2015 169,132 miles

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2015 169,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

nearside front tyre bold on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 154,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhust box corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2013 142,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2013 142,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 126,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 126,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 99,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 62,445 miles

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

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 TVV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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