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Y952 UBL

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

195,140 mi
Last recorded195,140 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 UBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 195,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 189,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 182,768 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 175,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 167,637 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 157,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 146,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 145,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 141,715 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 141,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 132,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,253 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,253 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,697 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on in ner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres are very worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,671 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,671 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,043 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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Y952 UBL is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y952 UBL, 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 Y952 UBL registered?

Y952 UBL is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y952 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 UBL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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