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EF51 DSV

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 95,427 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on offside jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 95,427 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on offside jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,370 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,831 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,824 miles

Back box exhaust pipe becoming corroded

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,824 miles

Back box exhaust pipe becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,982 miles

Back box exhaust pipe becoming corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,982 miles

Back box exhaust pipe becoming corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,649 miles

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,907 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,562 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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EF51 DSV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF51 DSV, 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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EF51 DSV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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