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GU51 YFN

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,161 mi
Last recorded139,161 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 139,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 133,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 232,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel when rotated at slow speed squeeky noise no free play found noise disappeared when speed increases

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 224,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement To hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement To hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 224,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement To hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement To hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 216,580 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 216,575 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 208,375 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 208,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 194,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear lower rose joints

Fail 10 Dec 2014 194,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in rear lower rose joints

Pass 11 Dec 2013 179,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 165,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 144,802 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 144,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 114,003 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 101,260 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 101,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,796 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,796 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

low to no tread on inner parts of both rear tyres ,only just passed test

Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 58,616 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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GU51 YFN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 GU51 YFN, 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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GU51 YFN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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