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FP51 VXG

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,520 mi
Last recorded155,520 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 155,520 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 155,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 142,665 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 142,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,120 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 114,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,422 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,687 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 92,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 81,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s tyres worn to bald on both inn er and outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2005 70,085 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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FP51 VXG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP51 VXG, 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 FP51 VXG registered?

FP51 VXG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is FP51 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VXG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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