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H3 POL

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,692 mi
Last recorded58,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 POL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front wiper blades are splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 45,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,308 miles

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 34,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,843 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 33,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,151 miles

slight cracking to offside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2015 32,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight cracking to offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 30,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,990 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,990 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H3 POL is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey 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 H3 POL, 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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What year was H3 POL registered?

H3 POL is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is H3 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 POL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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