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YV51 BGU

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,114 mi
Last recorded144,114 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 144,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corroded but not deep

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction cracked slight (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 140,102 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 139,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 134,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,653 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 127,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 113,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 109,712 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 100,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,078 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS LARGE CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 63,158 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,746 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f &n/s/r worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2006 52,283 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 52,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BGU 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 75%.

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 BGU, 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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YV51 BGU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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