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HG51 UBP

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

162,972 mi
Last recorded162,972 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 162,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 159,942 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 159,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 154,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 154,821 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 145,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 140,614 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,218 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,396 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REARS inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

steering rack has play in bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,360 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REARS inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack has play in bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,395 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 90,930 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

suspect offside rear brake pad fitment

Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,670 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 82,670 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,665 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 72,842 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 66,582 miles

Offside fron t tyre sidewall cut and worn inner edge

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 66,582 miles

Offside fron t tyre sidewall cut and worn inner edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 59,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,718 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 45,361 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 45,361 miles

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

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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HG51 UBP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HG51 UBP, 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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HG51 UBP is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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