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YT51 MXF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,989 mi
Last recorded60,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 60,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 60,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 58,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 55,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 51,752 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 51,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 44,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in the sidewall, not down to the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 40,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in the sidewall, not down to the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 34,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 26,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,287 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 23,286 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,560 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 9,925 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 MXF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YT51 MXF, 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 YT51 MXF registered?

YT51 MXF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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