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CK51 PLJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,670 mi
Last recorded102,670 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 PLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,670 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,743 miles

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,452 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner sill panels (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank straps starting to corode

plastic under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,291 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,291 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,622 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 65,622 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,389 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,214 miles

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

advise slight binde on near side front

Fail 22 Feb 2008 49,649 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,743 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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CK51 PLJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK51 PLJ, 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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CK51 PLJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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