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FX51 WLG

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WLG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack on offside (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded , small holes

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,863 miles

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

washer jet not working

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,776 miles

1 screw missing, top of n/s head lamp, still secure

both hand brake cables, outer casing split

different types of dip/main beam bulbs fitted side to side

exhaust front pipe/cat flange corroded/thin

head lamp lenses slightly faded

head lamp washers inop

n/s/f fog light inop

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode slightly at end by joint at rear

n/s/r indicator going slightly pale

n/s/r tyre valve cracking

o/s/f brake slightly tight/sticking slightly

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode slightly at end to flexi

o/s/r brake slightly tight/sticking slightly

play/slack bottom of hand brake, travel high, close to limit and has side to side movement in lever

slight play/movement in steering rack mounting bushes when steering rocked

traces of slight under body corrosion in places

under covers and sill covers fitted

wire tied around o/s/r brake caliper and pad retaining pin, pin in wrong way and small piece broken off caliper

Fail 20 Dec 2017 122,776 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 screw missing, top of n/s head lamp, still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both hand brake cables, outer casing split

different types of dip/main beam bulbs fitted side to side

exhaust front pipe/cat flange corroded/thin

head lamp lenses slightly faded

head lamp washers inop

n/s/f fog light inop

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode slightly at end by joint at rear

n/s/r indicator going slightly pale

n/s/r tyre valve cracking

o/s/f brake slightly tight/sticking slightly

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode slightly at end to flexi

o/s/r brake slightly tight/sticking slightly

play/slack bottom of hand brake, travel high, close to limit and has side to side movement in lever

slight play/movement in steering rack mounting bushes when steering rocked

traces of slight under body corrosion in places

under covers and sill covers fitted

wire tied around o/s/r brake caliper and pad retaining pin, pin in wrong way and small piece broken off caliper

Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,573 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion underside appears to have been stood (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,298 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 104,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,383 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 99,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,249 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,191 miles

both front tyres worn on there inner edges

o/s/f wheel slight play & slight noise when rotated

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,448 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,019 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,634 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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FX51 WLG is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX51 WLG, 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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FX51 WLG is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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