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KY51 LCL

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

278,115 mi
Last recorded278,115 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 278,115 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 272,911 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 272,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 261,631 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 261,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 251,350 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 251,056 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 239,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 230,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 214,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 214,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 193,570 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 177,921 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 177,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 160,771 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 160,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 147,563 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 147,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 106,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,551 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,553 miles

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

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 LCL is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KY51 LCL, 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 KY51 LCL registered?

KY51 LCL is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KY51 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 LCL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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