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AY51 YLX

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 141,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 141,040 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 131,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 121,462 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 121,462 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,857 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,896 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2009 67,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,823 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 YLX is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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