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GK51 BHE

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 127,745 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE BACKING PLATE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE BACKING PLATE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 123,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 123,789 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,144 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 112,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,663 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 105,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,601 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,952 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,293 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,474 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,106 miles

Advise front wiper smeering..

Stone chip in windscreen..

Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,496 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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GK51 BHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GK51 BHE, 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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GK51 BHE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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