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FP51 NMY

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,954 mi
Last recorded156,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 NMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 156,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame support corroded to failure no longer connected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r wheel arch chalked n/s/r/i cill chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear and all suspension steering components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 154,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 154,935 miles

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILLS BOTH SIDES CHALKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 152,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 152,896 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,903 miles

Both rear lower suspensions arms corroded.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 148,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension mount additional support straps under tank corroded and holed

various slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2021 148,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost sub-frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension mount additional support straps under tank corroded and holed

various slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 145,924 miles

Front O/S & N/S Brake backplates, thinned by corrosion.

Rear O/S & N/S Brake backplates corroded, small holes in some areas.

Rear Rear suspension, o/s & n/s additional support straps under tank, holed by corrosion.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,299 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 142,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 137,996 miles

O/S/R tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 137,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/R tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,913 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 132,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,834 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 102,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,750 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,968 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 65,968 miles

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

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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FP51 NMY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FP51 NMY, 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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FP51 NMY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 November 2001.

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