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YH51 KZS

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,684 mi
Last recorded175,684 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 KZS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 175,684 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 166,140 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 160,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 152,781 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 152,781 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 146,773 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

n/s front tyre deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding n/s front brake

Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 139,598 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 139,592 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 138,054 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 8 Aug 2011 138,054 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 28 Jul 2010 130,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 130,500 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre low inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2009 109,815 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 90,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,531 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,004 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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YH51 KZS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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