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HG51 UBX

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,597 mi
Last recorded158,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 9 Feb 2017 149,078 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread in general 2-2.5mm

front tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 148,909 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre low tread in general 2-2.5mm

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,406 miles

can not fully check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 138,406 miles

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

can not fully check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 129,046 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges...cords soon

Fail 2 Feb 2015 129,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges...cords soon

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,018 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,236 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,029 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,054 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2008 42,054 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,658 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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HG51 UBX 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 66.7%.

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 HG51 UBX, 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 UBX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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