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GV51 CSF

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 CSF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 155,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 152,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 152,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,004 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

all mechanical cmpoenets/underbody corroded

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 141,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 135,769 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 127,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,282 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,251 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 108,251 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 discs slightly corroded

rear number plate dirty

Pass 15 Nov 2010 100,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,810 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,825 miles

split in nearside rear tyre but no cords exposed

Fail 3 Nov 2008

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

split in nearside rear tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,241 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,840 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,280 miles

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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GV51 CSF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV51 CSF, 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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GV51 CSF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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