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ET51 FWZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,458 mi
Last recorded145,458 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 145,458 miles

Front steering rack fixing rack bushes a little worn

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts and cracks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has some corrosion

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

Offside Rear lamp cover missing

handbrake near reserve travel

Fail 6 Nov 2019 145,423 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering rack fixing rack bushes a little worn

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts and cracks to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has some corrosion

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

Offside Rear lamp cover missing

handbrake near reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2018 142,373 miles

Cuts to both rear tyres

N/S/F bumper loose

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 17 May 2018 142,258 miles

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Behind headlamp (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Cuts to both rear tyres

N/S/F bumper loose

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,900 miles

Cuts to N/S/R tyre outer side wall

N/S/F bumper slightly insecure

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R lamp outer lens missing

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 138,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front bumper insecure @ corner fixing

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall has several cuts

Offside Rear lens cover missing from lamp

Rear rear brake pads appears low

engine leaking oil

management light on

Pass 22 May 2015 132,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 21 May 2015 132,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2015 132,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 114,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 114,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 104,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,589 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 89,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front numberplate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,749 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,164 miles

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

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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ET51 FWZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ET51 FWZ, 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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ET51 FWZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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