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FN51 UTL

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance no cover (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak rear ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

advise full inspection of brakes

advise slight play osf wheel

slight crack front number plate

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2016 121,346 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance no cover (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak rear ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

advise full inspection of brakes

advise slight play osf wheel

slight crack front number plate

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2016 121,069 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

advise full brake inspection

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 113,896 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 98,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 81,916 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 74,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,316 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,316 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,783 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 44,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small cut in nsf tyre

Pass 10 May 2006 40,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UTL is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

FN51 UTL is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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