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GJ51 MUE

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 125,891 miles

REAR DIFF WELDED , TAPLEY USED

Fail 10 Oct 2024 125,825 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested issue with rear differential (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,976 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on inear edge

off side front tyre worn on inear edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,983 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

Near side mirror casing damaged

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 11 Jul 2011 87,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,773 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 76,521 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,258 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 MUE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ51 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

GJ51 MUE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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