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GU51 YML

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,315 mi
Last recorded167,315 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YML
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 167,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 159,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/f tyre wall - not to cords.

various small stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 154,679 miles

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

front wipers smeary.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 154,679 miles

front wipers smeary.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 150,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 144,956 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low and wall scuffed (25/45zr1791y)

o/s/r tyre tread low and wall scuffed (225/45zr1791y)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 144,935 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread low and wall scuffed (25/45zr1791y)

o/s/r tyre tread low and wall scuffed (225/45zr1791y)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 139,125 miles

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 134,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2008 126,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 118,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 118,745 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 107,890 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 92,674 miles

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

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 YML is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 YML registered?

GU51 YML is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is GU51 YML safe to buy?

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