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KY51 DWA

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,886 mi
Last recorded172,886 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 DWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 172,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 154,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 141,674 miles

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 23 Oct 2014 141,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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 18 Oct 2013 127,114 miles

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

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 116,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,960 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 106,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear tyres perished inner walls

Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,763 miles

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

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

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

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,116 miles

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)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,842 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 44,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KY51 DWA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY51 DWA, 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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KY51 DWA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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