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Y905 TSS

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 TSS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 130,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 124,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components rusty

n/s/f ball joint cover deteriorating

o/s/f tyre edgy

rear pads worn low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 119,768 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 119,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,829 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,306 miles

front brakes slightly in-balanced

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,306 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brakes slightly in-balanced

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,931 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,055 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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Y905 TSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y905 TSS, 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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Y905 TSS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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