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B7 ACJ

2001 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,460 mi
Last recorded171,460 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 ACJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 171,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 157,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 31 May 2018 157,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 101,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,636 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes slightly tight

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

rear discs corroded

tyre size 215/45/17

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,461 miles

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

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside/nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,461 miles

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

offside/nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,215 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,402 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,063 miles

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

damage to nearside front wheel rim

front wipers starting to perish

nearside rear tyre pressure low

rear discs corroded on inner edge(inner pads hard to see)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 61,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

damage to nearside front wheel rim

front wipers starting to perish

nearside rear tyre pressure low

rear discs corroded on inner edge(inner pads hard to see)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,682 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 55,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,779 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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B7 ACJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 B7 ACJ, 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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B7 ACJ is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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