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GJ51 SDU

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,358 mi
Last recorded138,358 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 138,358 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 138,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,764 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,241 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,862 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 106,292 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both sides, (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 98,113 miles

Offside Front tyre 2.3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2.3mm

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2016 88,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low inner face.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,422 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front tie bar bushes perrishing and splitting.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,449 miles

advise both front tyres on legal limits

advise both rear tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,062 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 SDU 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 90.9%.

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 GJ51 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

GJ51 SDU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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