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AX51 HWV

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,238 mi
Last recorded201,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 201,238 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Head Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 197,881 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 197,881 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 193,944 miles

Offside Front Brake disk guard Insecure, not seriously affecting overall security

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2018 193,944 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disk guard Insecure, not seriously affecting overall security

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 186,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 175,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 175,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 169,618 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 163,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 152,307 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 140,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 140,042 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 125,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 110,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 100,684 miles

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

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

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

minor cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2010 100,684 miles

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

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

minor cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,785 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,027 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 HWV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AX51 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

AX51 HWV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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