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FP51 VXW

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,525 mi
Last recorded199,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 199,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

NSF coil spring incorrectly mounted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 199,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

NSF coil spring incorrectly mounted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 196,800 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened NSF coil spring incorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NSR brake pads loose in caliper but still considered secure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 189,094 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 189,083 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill full of filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 175,366 miles

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

Rear tyres getting down

Pass 24 Mar 2016 171,141 miles

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

incorrect size battery fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 171,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

incorrect size battery fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 164,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 154,147 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 145,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 136,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 125,600 miles

both rear discs pitted

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2011 125,600 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 115,115 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 103,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

low handbrake reading N/S/R but passed brake roller test

Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,285 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Nov 2005 79,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VXW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP51 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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