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YT51 MXA

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,958 mi
Last recorded130,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 MXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 130,958 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 130,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2014 119,646 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 108,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,944 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,016 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 54,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 54,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,853 miles

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Split in N/S/R sidewall of tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Split in N/S/R sidewall of tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,647 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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YT51 MXA is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT51 MXA, 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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YT51 MXA is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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