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FM51 RGO

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,925 mi
Last recorded172,925 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 RGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 172,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 164,544 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf side light dull

Fail 22 May 2012 164,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf side light dull

n/sr tyre cut on inner wall and inner treads

Pass 23 May 2011 156,536 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 156,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner tread shoulder

o/s front tyre cut to inner wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner tread shoulder-- very close to tyre cord-- advise immediate change

Pass 22 May 2010 148,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 141,405 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 141,403 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 134,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 131,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 128,128 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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FM51 RGO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM51 RGO, 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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FM51 RGO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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