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EF51 DSY

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,094 miles

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

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

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

all tyres different size to original spec

Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres different size to original spec

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 74,637 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 68,197 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 68,197 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on sidewall.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,851 miles

Near Side Rear Tyre has tyre wall cut

Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,855 miles

Near Side Front and Off Side Rear Tyre has tyre wall damage to the inner walls.

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

Off Side Front Tyre bald on the inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,603 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,898 miles

STRONGLY RECOMMEND FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS TO BE REPLACED... APPROX.80/90% WORN

Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,597 miles

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)

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 DSY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DSY, 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 DSY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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