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Y94 VGN

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 VGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 94,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Nearside & Central ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,366 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,558 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,482 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,065 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,197 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,336 miles

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

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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Y94 VGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y94 VGN, 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 Y94 VGN registered?

Y94 VGN is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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