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YH51 KZM

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 KZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 128,117 miles

both rear lower rose bushes have play

both rear tyres wearing in edges

Fail 2 May 2017 127,456 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear lower rose bushes have play

both rear tyres wearing in edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,670 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,730 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge and low on tread

Fail 18 Oct 2014 118,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge and low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,184 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front spot lamp not working

Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front spot lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

rear exhaust support rubber broken

Pass 22 Oct 2011 99,989 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall and tread cut/split, no cords exposed at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge close to 1.6mm limit

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

play in o/s/r lower rose joint

Pass 23 Oct 2010 93,834 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edegs

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,976 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,014 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 81,936 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 75,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,626 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 68,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YH51 KZM is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH51 KZM, 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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YH51 KZM is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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