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GJ51 MUC

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 MUC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on rear components

Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,914 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 115,914 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,212 miles

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 94,212 miles

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

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

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,194 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,266 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,208 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 MUC 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 68.2%.

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 MUC, 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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GJ51 MUC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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