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HG51 UBY

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,978 mi
Last recorded164,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 164,978 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhasut blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2020 151,932 miles

Offside Rear sill poor repair could have filler added.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 151,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sill poor repair could have filler added.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 130,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,987 miles

Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,151 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,035 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,890 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 79,890 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake readings have imbalance / rear brake readings fluctuate

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,552 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,714 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,372 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 51,372 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 38,283 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 UBY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HG51 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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