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KF51 TZX

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,791 mi
Last recorded88,791 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 TZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

offside and nearside backing plate corroded

suspension arms corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 88,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

offside and nearside backing plate corroded

suspension arms corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,637 miles

Offside and nearside rear wheel hubs corroded

Offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded

Offside and nearside rear backing plate corroded

Offside and nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside and nearside rear shock absorber corroded

Offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,138 miles

Corrosion to several suspension components, vehicle structure and sub-frame.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,321 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,321 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,848 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,691 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,691 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,505 miles

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

offside and nearside washer jets poor

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,401 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,401 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,986 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 39,998 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2005 31,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KF51 TZX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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