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EF51 DTZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,003 mi
Last recorded163,003 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 DTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 163,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aftermarket exhaust back box

aftermarket suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2019 163,003 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

aftermarket exhaust back box

aftermarket suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2018 155,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 152,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 141,039 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front bottom ball joints slight leak off grease

Front number plate cracked

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,563 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 118,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 112,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,652 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 92,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,690 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,713 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 DTZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol 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 DTZ, 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 EF51 DTZ registered?

EF51 DTZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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