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FN51 YXJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,871 miles

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

o/s/r brake noisey

Fail 15 Nov 2012 115,871 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,207 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 101,129 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,992 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 88,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,970 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,285 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX. 65-70% WORN.

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE.

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE, AND HAS CHUNK OUT OF OUTER SIDEWALL.

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED.

STONECHIP IN DRIVERS SIDE WINDSCREEN.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,199 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 YXJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

FN51 YXJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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