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LA51 FCC

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FCC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 130,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,018 miles

General corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,715 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

atten headlamp lenses

rear discs corroded

rear suspension rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2021 113,711 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

atten headlamp lenses

rear discs corroded

rear suspension rusty

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 107,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 107,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,410 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 102,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,949 miles

frt no plate discolour

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

frt no plate discolour

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

frt no plate discolour

Fail 8 Feb 2017 87,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting & worn inner edge

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

frt no plate discolour

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,438 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls cut

Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls cut

Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,914 miles

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

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,614 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,052 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,687 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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LA51 FCC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LA51 FCC, 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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LA51 FCC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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