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GU51 YMS

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,141 mi
Last recorded109,141 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,424 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,424 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,315 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,106 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

power steering belt in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

power steering belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,696 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished, no cords or bulges evident

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,794 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nsf tyre cut/ no cords or bulges evident

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,782 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,652 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,504 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 1 Sep 2008 50,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,992 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 37,064 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear 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 YMS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

GU51 YMS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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