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YL51 BDY

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,518 mi
Last recorded156,518 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 BDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 156,518 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 145,886 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 134,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 126,658 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting/weakening

Fail 5 May 2011 126,658 miles

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

both front wishbones rear bushes splitting/weakening

Fail 5 May 2010 119,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to rear discs inner surfaces

slight play both rear lower arms outer bushes/joints

Pass 5 May 2010 119,612 miles

corrosion to rear discs inner surfaces

slight play both rear lower arms outer bushes/joints

Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,676 miles

both front tie rods rear bushes worn/deteriorating

front tyres bold inner edges

screew in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 103,075 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,676 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 80,127 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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YL51 BDY is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL51 BDY, 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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What year was YL51 BDY registered?

YL51 BDY is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is YL51 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 BDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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