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FN51 URT

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,157 mi
Last recorded138,157 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 URT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 138,157 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 138,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 132,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 129,270 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 122,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 117,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2019 100,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2017 91,896 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2015 79,920 miles

windscreen has some damage

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,010 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,596 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 URT is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 URT, 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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What year was FN51 URT registered?

FN51 URT is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FN51 URT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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