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GY51 YYE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,407 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,656 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 53,330 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,138 miles

Offside Rear baby seat

Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear baby seat

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,677 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and small cuts/chunks missing from outer sidewall rim protectors

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,113 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 37,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,270 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,964 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 YYE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY51 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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