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YX51 OCB

2001 Lexus IS200

Gold Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OCB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,955 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 98,954 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,923 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,374 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,067 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 75,067 miles

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

High level stop light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,388 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 68,388 miles

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

Heavy Corrosion On Rear Brake Discs

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,765 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded inner face

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,765 miles

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

High level brake lamp inop

N/S/F brake binding slightly

N/S/R brake disc corroded inner face

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,788 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,313 miles

both front and n/s/rear tyres have cuts in outer walls

both rear and n/s/front tyres wearing low in treads

n/s/front tyre outer wall cuts and is close to BORDER LINE

o/s/rear tyre CUT IN OUTER WALL VERY BORDER LINE

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,165 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,727 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,103 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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YX51 OCB is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Gold with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX51 OCB, 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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YX51 OCB is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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