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B3 EGC

2001 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,133 mi
Last recorded105,133 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 EGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 105,133 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2025 105,133 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake warning light ON (1.7 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,422 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,400 miles

Rear hand brake slightly high

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,733 miles

Rear hand brake high slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,796 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,359 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,976 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,614 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,471 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 47,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,336 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,550 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

wipers smeary

Fail 29 Jan 2011 32,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,907 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,463 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 234,404 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,467 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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B3 EGC is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B3 EGC, 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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B3 EGC is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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