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HJ51 YOF

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,148 mi
Last recorded120,148 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 120,148 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,105 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

under tray's fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,475 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,475 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,776 miles

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

Wipers smeary

Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 76,679 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,095 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,303 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 61,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,957 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,844 miles

front number palte slightly faded. rear tyres slightly cut and wearing low edges. 215/45/ZR17

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,454 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,573 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 YOF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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