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HJ51 TSX

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,107 mi
Last recorded166,107 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 166,107 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 160,784 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 160,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 142,636 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 142,636 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 149,629 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 149,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 140,437 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 140,437 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 130,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 118,425 miles

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

outer cover n/side rear light cover cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,762 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 105,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,688 miles

battery low ???

Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,748 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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HJ51 TSX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ51 TSX, 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 HJ51 TSX registered?

HJ51 TSX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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