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HJ51 TVM

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,336 mi
Last recorded128,336 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,336 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,834 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens degraded - hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens degraded - hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 127,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens degraded - hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens degraded - hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,616 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play on steering rack mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chips on screen

patterns slightly faded

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play on steering rack mounts

Fail 23 Nov 2020 107,069 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chips on screen

patterns slightly faded

rust patches in various places

slight wear/play on steering rack mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,102 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2018 96,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,059 miles

Nearside Front lower balljoint gaiter perishing

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower balljoint gaiter perishing

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

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

Various areas light corrosion noted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,668 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,937 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,568 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,804 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,231 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,701 miles

advise n/s/r brake discs rusty

advise o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,993 miles

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

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

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 TVM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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