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FH51 XKU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,080 mi
Last recorded142,080 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 XKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,871 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,871 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steeing rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steeing rack damp

Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,106 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight judder.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,106 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake slight judder.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,020 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 80,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,911 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,889 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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FH51 XKU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FH51 XKU, 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 FH51 XKU registered?

FH51 XKU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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