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GK51 PPV

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 PPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 118,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 118,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 103,604 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 135,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 99,583 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 99,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,855 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,169 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,169 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,655 miles

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

engine M.I.L.on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 71,256 miles

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

Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,253 miles

oil filler cap found in under tray,cap refitted.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,228 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 PPV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PPV, 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 GK51 PPV registered?

GK51 PPV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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