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DA51 VVS

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,993 mi
Last recorded151,993 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 149,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 140,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Holed / corroded. Chalked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 134,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 130,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear 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)

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,621 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 124,620 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded.

Pass 8 May 2015 115,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 115,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 108,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,544 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 96,127 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 87,308 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,603 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,993 miles

front and rear b rake pads low o/s/r tyre close to wear bars spare wheel missing

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
Full Lexus IS200 reliability report

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DA51 VVS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DA51 VVS, 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 DA51 VVS registered?

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

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