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BL51 OOW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,685 mi
Last recorded148,685 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OOW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 148,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 136,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Fail 23 Oct 2015 136,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both ( unable to check wipers ) (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,897 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 114,888 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,518 miles

engine has a coolant leak

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 106,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine has a coolant leak

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,403 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,316 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,085 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BUSHES

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,250 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in n/s of windscreen

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover under engine † †floor covers all along

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,071 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 OOW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL51 OOW, 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 OOW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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