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EK51 FVT

2002 Lexus IS200

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,300 mi
Last recorded138,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 112,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,814 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 105,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,504 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,073 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,297 miles

Central Front Lower Steering rack weeping

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,785 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,080 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,955 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,174 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,006 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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EK51 FVT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EK51 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

EK51 FVT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is EK51 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 FVT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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