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BL51 OOG

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 162,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to suspension componets

Pass 23 Aug 2022 156,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 19 Aug 2022 156,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2021 151,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 151,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 145,120 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body completely under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 142,641 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottom of steering rack pinion assembley (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle / rear end across boot area aswell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

head lights poor pattern only just met min requirements for mot test

undertrays fitted front to rear of vehiclee

Pass 10 Aug 2018 137,413 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower(red arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 130,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,268 miles

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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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,264 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,952 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 60,151 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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BL51 OOG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL51 OOG, 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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BL51 OOG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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