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GJ51 FNH

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,553 mi
Last recorded92,553 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FNH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,553 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,553 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,068 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,351 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,333 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,557 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,284 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,098 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly split.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,631 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn inner tread section.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,627 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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GJ51 FNH is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ51 FNH, 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 GJ51 FNH registered?

GJ51 FNH is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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