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KF51 TZN

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,009 mi
Last recorded179,009 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 TZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 179,009 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Rear of both side sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded by seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroding at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear disc corroding inner face

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear outer sills corroding

bothfront leg top mounts corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2016 162,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn and split (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded by seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroding at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear disc corroding inner face

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear outer sills corroding

bothfront leg top mounts corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,566 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Fuel filler pipes coroded.

O/S Wiper split.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Wear in O/S/F Bottom ball joint.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 131,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 131,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,733 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 122,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,292 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder of tread

Fail 6 Aug 2012 113,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder of tread

Pass 20 Aug 2011 103,804 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,716 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

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

Front brake discs wearing low

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

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,600 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear brake discs

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

Front brake discs wearing low

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

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,654 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2008 73,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,454 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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KF51 TZN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KF51 TZN, 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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KF51 TZN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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