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J2 JCX

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,460 mi
Last recorded70,460 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 JCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 70,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 70,460 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid level low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,955 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

car overheating

offside main metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,947 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

car overheating

offside main metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2020 69,632 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,050 miles

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,173 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 66,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,136 miles

both rear shocks damp

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2014 63,738 miles

both rear shocks damp

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,506 miles

both rear shocks damp

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake dioscs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,979 miles

both rear shocks damp

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,674 miles

both rear shocks damp

nearside fornt tyre worn on edge

slight brake judder

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

marks on car

nearside rear shock damp

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,867 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,727 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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J2 JCX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J2 JCX, 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 J2 JCX registered?

J2 JCX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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