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LB51 VWS

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 VWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 120,511 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 6 Jun 2024 120,511 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 119,404 miles

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

n\s and o\s outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 119,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n\s and o\s outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,758 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

play in steering rack bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2018 117,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,666 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Oct 2016 111,393 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2015 102,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and out of shape and perished.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and out of shape and perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,172 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,545 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,438 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,100 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,731 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,978 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inside of tread

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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LB51 VWS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB51 VWS, 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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LB51 VWS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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