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HJ51 VVC

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,933 mi
Last recorded72,933 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,933 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,564 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,568 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,401 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,943 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,456 miles

Oil leak

several small chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,093 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 VVC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

HJ51 VVC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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