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AV51 FDP

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

177,417 mi
Last recorded177,417 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FDP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 177,417 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 177,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 168,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 168,950 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 162,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 162,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,660 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

undertray adrift

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2022 152,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r sill corroded

undertray adrift

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2021 142,562 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 24 Dec 2020 134,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 134,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 128,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake very slight drag

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,682 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,682 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,957 miles

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

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

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

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

various corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Dec 2017 121,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

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

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

various corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,849 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,849 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,811 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,799 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,703 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,941 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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AV51 FDP is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 AV51 FDP, 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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AV51 FDP is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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