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A17 SBO

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,622 mi
Last recorded175,622 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,622 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,966 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 164,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,173 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 161,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 154,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 74,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 145,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 145,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 73,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,719 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 128,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 120,916 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 71,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 70,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,155 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,361 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 63,393 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,323 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,563 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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A17 SBO is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A17 SBO, 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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A17 SBO is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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