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AX51 HWY

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear brackets/attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner/outer sills corroded

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2025 101,451 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear brackets/attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner/outer sills corroded

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,574 miles

inner outer sills/floors corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,598 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,171 miles

corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,302 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill corroded heavily corroded underbody

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,767 miles

BOTH INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/BRACKETS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 87,767 miles

BOTH INNER/OUTER SILLS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED/BRACKETS

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

INNER/OUTER SILLS AND GENERAL STEER/SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,150 miles

BOTH SILLS CORRODED ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,384 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,384 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,354 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers poor

Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,821 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 74,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,105 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,844 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 HWY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWY, 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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AX51 HWY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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