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GU51 YMJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 142,792 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2016 133,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,907 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,907 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 107,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 103,842 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 103,842 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2011 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

uable to see rear brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

uable to see rear brake pads

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,780 miles

Brake pulsing nearside rear park brake.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre uni-directional tread pattern fitted incorrect way round.

Offside (front and rear) and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edge/edges of tread.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,765 miles

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

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

All tyres worn on edge/edges of tread.

Brake pulsing nearside rear park brake.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre uni-directional tread pattern fitted incorrect way round.

On presentation of vehicle tyres (except offside front) had very low pressures.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 87,085 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,165 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,134 miles

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

full under body covers fitted

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 YMJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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