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AX51 LFS

2002 Lexus IS200 S

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 S93,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,379 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,669 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 138,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,418 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 135,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 129,160 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 129,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,644 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 112,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,866 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear brake pads look low unable to see clearly

Pass 29 May 2008 95,455 miles

all tyres wearing uneven and cut in offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 87,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,120 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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AX51 LFS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 S in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 93,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX51 LFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX51 LFS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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