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FM51 VGT

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,347 mi
Last recorded71,347 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,347 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 68,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and is 5yrs old 215/45/ZR17 91W

offside rear tyre is over 5yrs old

various corrosion spots showing on vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,992 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and is 5yrs old 215/45/ZR17 91W

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind which requires attention soon

offside rear tyre is over 5yrs old

various corrosion spots showing on vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 82,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 32,430 miles

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

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 VGT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM51 VGT, 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 FM51 VGT registered?

FM51 VGT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is FM51 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 VGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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