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AP51 ZVU

2001 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,790 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,483 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 99,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,444 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,850 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,939 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

washers poor

Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,939 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

washers poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,156 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,156 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 30,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,473 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,816 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 ZVU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP51 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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