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YR51 LWS

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,252 mi
Last recorded155,252 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 LWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 155,252 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 155,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 125,300 miles

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

engine management light on

rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2018 125,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.27 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2016 118,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 118,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,468 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint. Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 108,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in ball joint. Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 90,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,628 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,235 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,400 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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YR51 LWS is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 YR51 LWS, 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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YR51 LWS is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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