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DF51 BUA

2002 Lexus IS200 Sport

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport74,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 Sport
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres are bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,946 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,643 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,637 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 64,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,095 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 Sport?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,438
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 126
position lamp(s) not working 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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DF51 BUA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,604 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 126 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF51 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF51 BUA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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