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CX51 MXU

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 MXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 114,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,062 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,021 miles

car over heats

n/s/f tyre cracking up

rust under vehicle

slight mist of oil on n/s/f shocker

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,031 miles

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

rear tyres cracking up

slight rust on o/s/f shocker

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2014 102,480 miles

front sidelights slightly dis-coloured

slight play detected in front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 4 Oct 2014 102,480 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion visible to coil springs

front sidelights slightly dis-coloured

slight play detected in front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,578 miles

Nearside front brake partially seized, requires attention!

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,422 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,013 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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CX51 MXU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CX51 MXU, 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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What year was CX51 MXU registered?

CX51 MXU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is CX51 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 MXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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