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YM51 SUX

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,063 mi
Last recorded143,063 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 SUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 143,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underside

unable to fully inspect underside due to undershields

Fail 7 Feb 2019 143,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underside

unable to fully inspect underside due to undershields

Pass 9 Mar 2018 140,296 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,296 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,191 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect underside due to undershields

Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,120 miles

off side front tyre worn on edge and perished

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 133,117 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,051 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 116,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,873 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,373 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 95,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,604 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 63,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,475 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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YM51 SUX 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 71.4%.

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 YM51 SUX, 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 YM51 SUX registered?

YM51 SUX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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