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LA51 FCF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,544 mi
Last recorded127,544 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 127,544 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 127,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken and o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rose bush) (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,724 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 119,720 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,532 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,529 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,440 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,406 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,487 miles

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

advise both front tyres uneven wear on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,487 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres uneven wear on edges

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 FCF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LA51 FCF, 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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What year was LA51 FCF registered?

LA51 FCF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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