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FD51 RJV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,385 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 115,801 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 110,168 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,902 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,092 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 94,294 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 94,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 89,384 miles

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

vehicle underbody wet unable to fully test for leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2010 83,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 83,458 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,684 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Plastic protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see all test items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 104,899 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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FD51 RJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD51 RJV, 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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FD51 RJV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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