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GU51 YMW

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,853 mi
Last recorded179,853 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 179,853 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 169,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 163,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 159,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 159,697 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 150,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,512 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 132,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 127,986 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroded ,discs must be changed next rear pads

Pass 23 Oct 2008 122,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges of tread

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing

front x-member slightly dented

powersteering pipes corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,493 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both nearside front top wish bone inner bushes splitting

offside front top wishbone inner front bush splitting

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge of tread

Fail 1 Nov 2007 116,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both nearside front top wish bone inner bushes splitting

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

offside front top wishbone inner front bush splitting

offside front tyre wearing at outer edge of tread

Pass 3 Nov 2006 107,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 94,202 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YMW 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 YMW, 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 YMW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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