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LD51 MSV

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,180 mi
Last recorded153,180 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 MSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 153,180 miles

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS close to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 153,178 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS close to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 149,252 miles

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

general all round underside corrosion

under trays fitted , unable to fully inspect all areas

Fail 6 Dec 2018 149,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

general all round underside corrosion

under trays fitted , unable to fully inspect all areas

Pass 23 Nov 2017 145,038 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension components

offside front and both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2016 142,603 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 139,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 134,472 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 131,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 127,951 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 122,481 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 111,895 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 111,885 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 105,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,292 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 MSV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD51 MSV, 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 MSV is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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