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YE51 YSY

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 145,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,637 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 140,627 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,484 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

traction control light flashing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle near side 217 off side 313 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

EML on dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

traction control light flashing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 113,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

General corrosion to chassis and associated parts

N/S front washer jet poor performance

Rear tyres worn and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,444 miles

Handbrake travel long

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 93,428 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Handbrake travel long

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,741 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 67,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,286 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 58,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,567 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 YSY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE51 YSY, 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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YE51 YSY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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