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YV51 BHD

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,322 mi
Last recorded146,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 146,322 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 146,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 132,395 miles

engine oil leak

front registration plate damaged

general under body corrosion

offside front wheel bearing noisy on rotation

screen washer button stiff in opperation

Fail 25 May 2016 132,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked and damaged , still readable

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

no park brake warning sign

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 120,293 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 120,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 120,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre appears to have been driven flat

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,240 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,430 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 104,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,315 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 81,670 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,749 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 70,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,404 miles

n/s/front lower suspension outer ball joint has BORDER LINE play

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

o/s/front tyre inner wall scuffed

Pass 28 Sep 2005 55,607 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 BHD is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BHD, 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 BHD is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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