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ET51 FWS

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,462 mi
Last recorded109,462 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,174 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front side wall outer some damage

slight judder on nearside rear brake

various body damage areas

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,233 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 104,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2019 100,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 974,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 97,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,181 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,282 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper is damaged

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,041 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,904 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,195 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,167 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,357 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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ET51 FWS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET51 FWS, 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 ET51 FWS registered?

ET51 FWS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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