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AX51 FFR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

173,035 mi
Last recorded173,035 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 173,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear COMPLETE CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 170,566 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 170,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 166,881 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 166,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 164,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 156,820 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 156,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 152,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 146,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 136,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 129,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 121,339 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,799 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,152 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,111 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 66,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 61,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,916 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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AX51 FFR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX51 FFR, 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 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX51 FFR registered?

AX51 FFR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AX51 FFR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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