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GY51 HUV

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,708 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump and transmision area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch dent

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT/WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR/WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,933 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2022 106,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,717 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,372 miles

Offside Rear Light Lens Housing Slightly Insecure.

Rear Exhaust Box At rear Damaged But Not Leaking Gases

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Light Lens Housing Slightly Insecure.

Rear Exhaust Box At rear Damaged But Not Leaking Gases

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,059 miles

ADVISE O/S/R Wheel Bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISE N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR (LENS FROSTED)

STRONG ADVISE O/S BEAM IMAGE POOR (LENS FROSTED)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,059 miles

ADVISE O/S/R Wheel Bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STRONG ADVISE N/S BEAM IMAGE POOR (LENS FROSTED)

STRONG ADVISE O/S BEAM IMAGE POOR (LENS FROSTED)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,563 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 88,288 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,958 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 60,264 miles

front wiper blade slight deteriorated

rear no plate slight fadding

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,248 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,297 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,915 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 36,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,459 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)

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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GY51 HUV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GY51 HUV, 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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GY51 HUV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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