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FL51 SOU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SOU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,701 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 100,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 100,236 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 95,475 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,475 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 90,610 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 90,487 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 12 May 2010 82,943 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,451 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 74,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,043 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 65,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 54,493 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 54,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,683 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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FL51 SOU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL51 SOU, 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 FL51 SOU registered?

FL51 SOU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is FL51 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 SOU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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