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AP51 VWR

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,353 mi
Last recorded137,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VWR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 137,353 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 137,352 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 130,230 miles

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,940 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 125,940 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 123,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in treads/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on sidewall and in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,066 miles

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides + Both Are Perished/Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides + Both Are Perished/Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 120,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides + Both Are Perished/Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides + Both Are Perished/Cracking in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,929 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,266 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,705 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,961 miles

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,724 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,531 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,834 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,183 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 84,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,691 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,292 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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AP51 VWR is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP51 VWR, 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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AP51 VWR is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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