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GU51 YHB

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,154 mi
Last recorded122,154 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,015 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,495 miles

sills corroded and weak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,080 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 91,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,849 miles

rear brake discs corroded..n/s/f tyre wear..

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 64,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,749 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,728 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,728 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 YHB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GU51 YHB, 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 GU51 YHB registered?

GU51 YHB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GU51 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YHB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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