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Lexus IS200

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

LS51 ECXMOT history

LS51 ECX is a silver petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 16 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LS51 ECX silver Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,999 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 ECX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 ECX was last recorded at 121,999 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2013: 62,602 miles, lower than 457,446 miles on 30 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,385 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
4,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,999 miles
  • 2024 – 117,385 miles
  • 2023 – 114,319 miles
  • 2022 – 106,406 miles
  • 2020 – 102,998 miles
  • 2019 – 100,917 miles
  • 2018 – 95,306 miles
  • 2017 – 90,339 miles
  • 2016 – 84,307 miles
  • 2014 – 73,570 miles
  • 2013 – 68,758 miles
  • 2011 – 457,446 miles
  • 2010 – 51,464 miles
  • 2009 – 45,088 miles
  • 2008 – 39,691 miles
  • 2007 – 34,152 miles
  • 2006 – 29,444 miles
  • 2005 – 24,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,999 miles (+4,614)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    292796909357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass117,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,385 miles
    Test number
    137156353745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,385 miles (+3,066)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,385 miles
    Test number
    498183271683
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,319 miles (+4,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,319 miles
    Test number
    181021695971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,934 miles (+3,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    529006879129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,406 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    808890634271
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,389 miles (+3,391)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    852922272461
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,998 miles (+2,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    144409974772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass100,917 miles (+5,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,917 miles
    Test number
    147943051169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,306 miles (+4,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,306 miles
    Test number
    478760467331
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass90,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    511040428023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,339 miles (+6,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,339 miles
    Test number
    664040291138
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass84,307 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,307 miles
    Test number
    286993455339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,356 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    854250441313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,570 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    656742054380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,758 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    815053053372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    109303203489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail62,602 miles (-394,844)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,602 miles
    Test number
    819423103034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass457,446 miles (+405,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    457,446 miles
    Test number
    909444861331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,464 miles
    Test number
    482831350491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,464 miles (+6,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,464 miles
    Test number
    423860350382
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass45,088 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    894632159315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,691 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    594298038332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,152 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    903324827310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,444 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,444 miles
    Test number
    790638126305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    252061125341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 ECX

Does LS51 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 ECX is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 ECX?
The MOT on LS51 ECX is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 ECX done?
LS51 ECX was recorded at 121,999 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
Has LS51 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 ECX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 ECX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 ECX find?
LS51 ECX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; nearside front wing damaged, and 4 more.

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