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Y356 BGK

2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,206 mi
Last recorded64,206 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto82,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 BGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/r subframe bush

slight play in o/s/r subframe bush

Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/r subframe bush

slight play in o/s/r subframe bush

Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/r subframe bush

slight play in o/s/r subframe bush

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,398 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,000 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTE: 514059726337

Fail 25 Nov 2006 21,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2005 16,016 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?

Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,910
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
position lamp(s) not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
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Y356 BGK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,646 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y356 BGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y356 BGK is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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