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KG51 BWW

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,306 mi
Last recorded109,306 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BWW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,306 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,597 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,259 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 101,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,711 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,225 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pad looks very low

power steering belt needs adjustment/replace

wiring for rear towbar hanging down

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,651 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,379 miles

Oil leak

near side tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,490 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,947 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,359 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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KG51 BWW is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG51 BWW, 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 KG51 BWW registered?

KG51 BWW is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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