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YV51 BGZ

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 125,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,590 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2020 122,558 miles

Emissions not tested Tick over too fast on idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear back plate corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 120,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

offside front brake slight binding

offside front brake slightly slower to respond

Pass 23 Dec 2016 114,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2016 114,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle in excess of 30% O/S lower and slow to respond (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 101,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust joint to backbox slight blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 101,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust joint to backbox slight blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 104,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 101,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,012 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 88,675 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear disks corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,782 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 70,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,471 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 BGZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YV51 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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