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YE51 CFM

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

87,361 mi
Last recorded87,361 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 CFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 87,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 87,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 84,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,544 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 81,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tub axle lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,840 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76,571 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 76,571 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements twin tone (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,047 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 66,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,755 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,804 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 May 2013 45,155 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Steering rack damp

Pass 5 May 2012 40,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,102 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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YE51 CFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YE51 CFM, 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 YE51 CFM registered?

YE51 CFM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is YE51 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 CFM shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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