MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 SE Auto?
Based on 2,183 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y659 OBU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,646 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y659 OBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lexus IS200 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus IS200 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y659 OBU is a 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto, first registered on 29 March 2001.
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