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DA51 VVP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 131,525 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

sub frames,all suspension arms,shockers,rear calipers,rear anti roll bar inner sills all have surface rust

Pass 15 Jul 2020 121,022 miles

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

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

Rear rear suspension component all have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2020 121,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see rear pads to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension component all have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,089 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear couldn't see brake pads?

Rear sub frame,outer sills,suspension all have surface rust

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Rear rear sub frame corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 May 2017 97,223 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 92,588 miles

slight play in steering rack bushs

Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,541 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushs

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,875 miles

Both front wipers smear slightly

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,875 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front wipers smear slightly

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,130 miles

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,462 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 30,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre cut

Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,543 miles

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall,o/s front tyre worn on inner edge (tracking)

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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DA51 VVP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DA51 VVP, 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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DA51 VVP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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