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Lexus IS200

Turquoise · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

LB51 BTYMOT history

LB51 BTY is a turquoise petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,609 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 BTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 BTY was last recorded at 160,609 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,574 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,609 miles
  • 2024 – 160,574 miles
  • 2023 – 160,167 miles
  • 2020 – 156,168 miles
  • 2018 – 149,444 miles
  • 2017 – 146,911 miles
  • 2016 – 132,909 miles
  • 2015 – 117,623 miles
  • 2014 – 111,601 miles
  • 2013 – 103,133 miles
  • 2012 – 88,388 miles
  • 2011 – 70,954 miles
  • 2010 – 54,232 miles
  • 2009 – 45,427 miles
  • 2007 – 38,513 miles
  • 2006 – 35,401 miles
  • 2005 – 31,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,609 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,609 miles (+35)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,609 miles
    Test number
    411141559539
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,574 miles (+407)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,574 miles
    Test number
    195741499892
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,167 miles (+3,999)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    114245752513
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,168 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,168 miles
    Test number
    755867557771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,444 miles (+77)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,444 miles
    Test number
    880941767334
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear seats and belts missing

  6. Fail149,367 miles (+2,456)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,367 miles
    Test number
    362238467135
    • MajorEmissions not tested failing on lambda then temp gauge very high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,911 miles (+14,002)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,911 miles
    Test number
    993063256207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,909 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    627790997293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,870 miles (+15,247)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,870 miles
    Test number
    321479381297
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass117,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    957041151306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,623 miles (+6,022)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,623 miles
    Test number
    372457657743
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass111,601 miles (+8,468)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,601 miles
    Test number
    227487564236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass103,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,133 miles
    Test number
    289380973287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail103,133 miles (+14,745)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,133 miles
    Test number
    727539463295
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail88,388 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    386562382294
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,388 miles (+17,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    855382382259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,954 miles (+16,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,954 miles
    Test number
    109078641259
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING ON INNER EDGE

  18. Pass54,232 miles (+8,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,232 miles
    Test number
    192092850297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,427 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    850103659256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension componants rusty
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOsf tyre edge wearing

  20. Fail45,421 miles (+6,908)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    690433259272
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension componants rusty
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteOsf tyre edge wearing

  21. Pass38,513 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,513 miles
    Test number
    394456827369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,401 miles (+4,001)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,401 miles
    Test number
    934035526353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside wiper split

  23. Pass31,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    741465225367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB51 BTY

Does LB51 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 BTY is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 BTY?
The MOT on LB51 BTY is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 BTY done?
LB51 BTY was recorded at 160,609 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LB51 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 BTY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB51 BTY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 BTY find?
LB51 BTY passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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