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AY51 YKT

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,604 mi
Last recorded132,604 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YKT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 132,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 128,267 miles

Both headlamps faded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 128,265 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both headlamps faded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,759 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,021 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroded

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded and half missing

offside rear outer body sill corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 115,020 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank support straps corroded

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded and half missing

offside rear outer body sill corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,271 miles

advised all suspendion parts very rusty

advised pipes hiden above tank

advised plastic cover underside obsuring view of pipes ect

advised rear number plate delminated

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,022 miles

Both lower rear suspension outer bushes have slight play

Off side front leg damp with oil

Off side front tyre perishing in tread

Rear number plate

Fail 18 Aug 2010 103,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both lower rear suspension outer bushes have slight play

Off side front leg damp with oil

Off side front tyre perishing in tread

Rear number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 83,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,942 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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AY51 YKT is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AY51 YKT, 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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AY51 YKT is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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