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LB51 BUE

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,568 mi
Last recorded67,568 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 BUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and nearside slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill just outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill just outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills (covers also present) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower and upper suspension arms, shock absorbers and tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill just outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill just outside of a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower and upper suspension arms, shock absorbers and tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills (covers also fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,859 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill just outside prescribed mounting areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,923 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components. None appears excessive

Fail 16 Nov 2021 54,934 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components. None appears excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight imbalance from rear brake application

Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,707 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,839 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,517 miles

Slight bind by hand from front wheels

front fog lamps not working

Fail 29 Nov 2017 42,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Slight bind by hand from front wheels

front fog lamps not working

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,573 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 40,573 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 32,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,748 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2013 32,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 6 Dec 2012 30,596 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,486 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)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

poor visual access to rear brake pads

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,391 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 26,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,451 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,685 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 14,969 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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LB51 BUE is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB51 BUE, 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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LB51 BUE is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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