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Y954 TCF

2001 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,551 mi
Last recorded148,551 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Lexus IS20092,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 TCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 148,551 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 148,536 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 144,338 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 138,918 miles

rear light lens , power steering

uneven tyre wear

Fail 13 Mar 2012 138,916 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

uneven tyre wear

Fail 3 Apr 2010 134,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os/ rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2010 134,166 miles

os/ rear light lense cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 130,322 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 May 2009 130,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2008 121,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,838 miles

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

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

decel test carried out on brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2007 106,366 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 106,366 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 93,868 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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Y954 TCF is a 2001 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y954 TCF, 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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What year was Y954 TCF registered?

Y954 TCF is a 2001 Lexus IS200, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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