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HJ51 VUV

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,171 mi
Last recorded123,171 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,171 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode by hoses

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,203 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber gators split

Fail 21 Oct 2021 120,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber gators split

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,698 miles

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

Nearside Front strut gaiter split

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

Offside Front strut gaiter split

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front strut gaiter split

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

Offside Front strut gaiter split

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 113,511 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2019 113,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,237 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,779 miles

both rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,220 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,247 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside front tyre 3mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner rain groove

offside front tyre 2mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner rain groove

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,432 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,426 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,466 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 622,987 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on 2mm towards inner edges

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,887 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,727 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 VUV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ51 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

HJ51 VUV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for HJ51 VUV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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