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HG51 UCL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 UCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,323 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,199 miles

Front Upper suspension components corroded

Nearside Front window washer blocked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate laminate has slight water ingress present, still readable !! (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,309 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,336 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 61,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,038 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,429 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 59,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,551 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2010 54,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,268 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,336 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 UCL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HG51 UCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 UCL registered?

HG51 UCL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is HG51 UCL safe to buy?

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