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GY51 YWR

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,559 mi
Last recorded151,559 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,559 miles

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2019 151,559 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2018 147,045 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 147,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 146,465 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 146,465 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,455 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,813 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 139,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres loosing shape on tread

nearside rear tyre 2mm nearing limit

offside front seat switch interminant

slight dampness steering rack area

Pass 3 Jan 2013 130,059 miles

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

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

advise front and rear brake pads 3mm approx

advise slight oil weeps

advise slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 120,937 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 120,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 117,856 miles

Oil leak

advise damp around power steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2010 117,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

advise damp around power steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,978 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 101,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 74,069 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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GY51 YWR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red 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 GY51 YWR, 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 YWR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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