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Y856 MTF

2001 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,391 mi
Last recorded154,391 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 MTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 154,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 149,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 149,213 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 131,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 131,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both wipers poor

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near limit (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near limit (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2017 129,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near limit (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near limit (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,531 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 119,354 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,934 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,710 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2013 110,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,078 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 99,499 miles

both headlight glasses poor

offside front tyre low on inner edge

rear brake pads 3mm

slight dampness around master cylinder

Pass 15 May 2010 92,793 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 92,793 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2009 87,565 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 81,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 73,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 73,556 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 64,326 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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Y856 MTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y856 MTF, 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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Y856 MTF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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