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LD51 MSY

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 161,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 153,128 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 147,269 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,840 miles

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 3 Apr 2018 131,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 26 May 2016 129,987 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe coved in grease

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe coved in grease

Offside Front brake pipe coved in grease

Offside Rear brake pipe coved in grease

Pass 12 May 2015 126,735 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 122,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 119,053 miles

Front registrstion plate minor cracks .

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outside of the central tyre band.

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

Offside front tyre weraing on the outside of the central tyre band.

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 112,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 97,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 89,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,118 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 63,915 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 63,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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LD51 MSY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSY, 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 LD51 MSY registered?

LD51 MSY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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