MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no border between numbers and yellow background (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust rusty
heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/front washer jet not working
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Front osf wheel missing one wheel nut
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH FRONT ANDO/SREAR TYRE INNERSIDEWALL CRACKED BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s/r damage lamp
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s/r damage lamp
N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE
N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS AND O/S REAR INNER SIDE HAVE SOME CRACKING NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALLS AND O/S REAR INNER SIDE HAVE SOME CRACKING NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut on n/s/f tyre caused by kerbing not down to cords
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
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YR51 VYF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 November 2001.
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