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YV51 XZF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,088 mi
Last recorded165,088 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 165,088 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

front exhaust pipe bolts corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 156,676 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 156,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,216 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 148,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 145,029 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 145,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 139,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 131,810 miles

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

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 131,810 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 124,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside and outside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2010 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside and outside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,037 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 114,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 77,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,971 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 XZF 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 65%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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