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FN51 UTX

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UTX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 132,244 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 132,244 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 128,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

nearside side light dim

unable to check front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Mar 2014 123,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

nearside side light dim

unable to check front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 118,613 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,132 miles

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

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

power steering belt slightly loose!!

Fail 23 Apr 2012 113,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

power steering belt slightly loose!!

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has wear on inner edge tread!!

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,852 miles

Front brake pads getting low!!

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 78,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,455 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 UTX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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