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HG51 UBW

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UBW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,678 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,415 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 93,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,050 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,483 miles

rear tyres slightly deformed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,619 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,264 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges & slightly deformed

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,709 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroding on inner brake surface

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,624 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc corroding on inner brake surface

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,771 miles

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

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

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 28,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,746 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 22,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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HG51 UBW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG51 UBW, 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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HG51 UBW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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