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LD51 BWO

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 BWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 123,523 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 113,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension parts

Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension parts

Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,137 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front pads low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on rear suspension parts

n/s front tyre low on pressure

n/s front tyre on 2mm tread depth

o/s and n/s rear tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,796 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 108,796 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,567 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,557 miles

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

front wipers worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,154 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 83,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,108 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,255 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 66,127 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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LD51 BWO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD51 BWO, 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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LD51 BWO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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