MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn inner edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mileage not displayed.
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?
Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y552 JEV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,505 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y552 JEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y552 JEV is a 2001 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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