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J19 MSD

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,327 mi
Last recorded165,327 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 MSD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 165,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & chassis slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,398 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

osr tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow centre exhaust

slight corrosion both rear inner sills and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 162,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight blow centre exhaust

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 10 Dec 2019 162,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

slight blow centre exhaust

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 7 Dec 2018 160,207 miles

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 8 Dec 2017 156,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 12 Dec 2016 150,687 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

nsf lower arm rear bush split but no excessive movement

slight play osf inner rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2015 146,241 miles

scalely rust underside.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 146,241 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

scalely rust underside.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 146,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cuts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front binding slightly

scalely rust underside,s\frames,susp components

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 146,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cuts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front binding slightly

scalely rust underside,s\frames,susp components

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 142,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 128,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake hoses slightly worn. n/s/f lower suspension ball joint slight play & dust cover slight wear. n/s rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 112,326 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm. o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm. n/s/r tyre clse to limit 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,326 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm. o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm. n/s/r tyre clse to limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management fault light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 84,815 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 84,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 73,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,427 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 55,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J19 MSD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J19 MSD, 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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J19 MSD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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