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Lexus IS200

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

LS51 VZZMOT history

LS51 VZZ is a beige petrol Lexus IS200 first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

LS51 VZZ beige Lexus IS200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lexus IS200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2022
Mileage
168,243 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS200
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 VZZ was last recorded at 168,243 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,230 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,243 miles
  • 2021 – 168,230 miles
  • 2020 – 165,964 miles
  • 2019 – 160,841 miles
  • 2018 – 156,826 miles
  • 2017 – 153,495 miles
  • 2016 – 149,442 miles
  • 2015 – 142,861 miles
  • 2014 – 139,304 miles
  • 2013 – 133,958 miles
  • 2012 – 125,594 miles
  • 2011 – 114,772 miles
  • 2010 – 108,944 miles
  • 2009 – 102,007 miles
  • 2008 – 97,160 miles
  • 2007 – 90,466 miles
  • 2006 – 81,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,243 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,243 miles (+13)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,243 miles
    Test number
    286913406629
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted

  2. Pass168,230 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,230 miles
    Test number
    494024204823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,223 miles (+2,259)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,223 miles
    Test number
    452747968831
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted

  4. Pass165,964 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,964 miles
    Test number
    125606715159
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted

  5. Fail165,964 miles (+5,123)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,964 miles
    Test number
    318567293576
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted

  6. Pass160,841 miles (+4,015)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,841 miles
    Test number
    252236292502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted

  7. Pass156,826 miles (+3,331)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    530366618268
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  8. Pass153,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    354419624158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail153,495 miles (+4,053)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    503735361775
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass149,442 miles (+6,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    149,442 miles
    Test number
    632397959193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner tread
    • AdvisoryHeadlight internal adjuster reset to recheck headlight aims

  11. Pass142,861 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,861 miles
    Test number
    391581382398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,304 miles (+5,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,304 miles
    Test number
    936860684251
    • NoteCentre rear stop not working

  13. Pass133,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,958 miles
    Test number
    135940183291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,958 miles (+8,364)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,958 miles
    Test number
    997240783232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass125,594 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,594 miles
    Test number
    237738572240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv on both front wipers split
    • NoteAdv on both rear tyres on 1.9m

  16. Fail125,594 miles (+10,822)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,594 miles
    Test number
    537958572254
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv on both front wipers split
    • NoteAdv on both rear tyres on 1.9m

  17. Pass114,772 miles (+5,828)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    155641571258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/f mirror insecure.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall cracking and perished.

  18. Pass108,944 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,944 miles
    Test number
    562028270282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    440069279247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,007 miles (+4,847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    341618079256
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail97,160 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    111390088250
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass97,160 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    433990788221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    573116877245
    • 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)

  24. Fail90,466 miles (+8,924)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    781915377211
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  25. Pass81,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    814515676296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 VZZ

Does LS51 VZZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 VZZ expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VZZ?
The MOT on LS51 VZZ expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 VZZ done?
LS51 VZZ was recorded at 168,243 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has LS51 VZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VZZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 VZZ 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 LS51 VZZ find?
LS51 VZZ failed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 5 more.

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