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YV51 BHO

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,683 mi
Last recorded174,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 174,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

It appears that the vehicle has been undersealed within prescribed areas under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within axle and chassis area /o/s/r sill arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2021 174,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

It appears that the vehicle has been undersealed within prescribed areas under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Within axle and chassis area /o/s/r sill arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight surface corrosion within prescribed areas under vehicle

Fail 20 May 2021 174,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 172,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 168,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch & sill has slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 140,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,823 miles

NSR wheel bearing slighgtly noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,926 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,093 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

noise from nearside rear wheel when spun up but unsure to cause of noise

Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

noise from nearside rear wheel when spun up but unsure to cause of noise

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,261 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 4 Oct 2007 61,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,698 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,099 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 BHO 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 BHO, 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 BHO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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