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L5 NBX

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,162 mi
Last recorded118,162 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,162 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,108 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 103,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,884 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to s/wall [curbing]

Nearside Rear has slight damage to s/wall

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,304 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,185 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,243 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,243 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 89,385 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork damage around vehicle,front,rear bumper etc.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly cracked..

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

Fail 1 May 2010 89,385 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Bodywork damage around vehicle,front,rear bumper etc.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside,nearside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly cracked..

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,689 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,852 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 81,852 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,116 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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L5 NBX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 L5 NBX, 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 L5 NBX registered?

L5 NBX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is L5 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 NBX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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