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EK51 FKF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,246 mi
Last recorded97,246 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,246 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 97,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,039 miles

n/s/f wing slighty damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2012 86,038 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f wing slighty damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,479 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 79,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,480 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,852 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,072 miles

naerside front and rear tyre shoulders worn

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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EK51 FKF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK51 FKF, 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 EK51 FKF registered?

EK51 FKF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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