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YG51 FUM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 FUM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,050 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 129,503 miles

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 128,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both undersills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 114,886 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front and rear suspension and subframes getting corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,292 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,283 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,697 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,790 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre inside shoulders worn

Fail 4 Feb 2012 88,790 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre inside shoulders worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,081 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre inside shoulders worn

Fail 30 Dec 2009 70,081 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre inside shoulders worn

Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,234 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 37,114 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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YG51 FUM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YG51 FUM, 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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YG51 FUM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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