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YV51 BFX

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,919 mi
Last recorded158,919 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 158,919 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 148,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windows appear to excessively tinted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windows appear to excessively tinted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 120,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 116,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 112,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 107,232 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 107,232 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 100,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 93,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 88,064 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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YV51 BFX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YV51 BFX, 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 YV51 BFX registered?

YV51 BFX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is YV51 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV51 BFX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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