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YV51 BJJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,234 mi
Last recorded132,234 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre/wheel protruding past wheel arch

offside front tyre/wheel protruding past wheel arch

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

rear chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 Oct 2021 130,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

rear chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust noisey

front wheels different size to rear wheels

vehicle lowered

Fail 17 Oct 2017 124,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres bold on inner edges

some corrosion in rear inner sills areas

vehicle lowered

Fail 13 Oct 2016 122,628 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front tyres bold on inner edges

some corrosion in rear inner sills areas

vehicle lowered

Pass 10 Oct 2015 114,843 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear nearside

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 92,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,831 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 57,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,388 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 47,388 miles

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

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 BJJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJJ, 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 BJJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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