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YE51 YTC

2001 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,440 mi
Last recorded118,440 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YTC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 118,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,620 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,595 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 90,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 88,891 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads cannot be inspected due to caliper design.

tracking needed for front wheels.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,891 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads cannot be inspected due to caliper design.

tracking needed for front wheels.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,209 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,381 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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 Nov 2007 56,226 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,850 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 YTC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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