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AV51 XEG

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,265 mi
Last recorded151,265 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 151,265 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s rear parking brake low effort

Pass 24 May 2018 139,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 128,811 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 128,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,064 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 91,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,132 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,490 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight damage O/S/F wing/bumper, no jagged edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,359 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 40,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,856 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,740 miles

STEERING GEOMETRY (CHECK)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 32,740 miles

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

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

STEERING GEOMETRY (CHECK)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 20,209 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 XEG is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEG, 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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What year was AV51 XEG registered?

AV51 XEG is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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