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LB51 VWY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,496 mi
Last recorded53,496 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 VWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 53,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 51,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,068 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,510 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 39,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,754 miles

both front tyres worn edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 30,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,228 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 14,856 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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LB51 VWY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver 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 LB51 VWY, 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 LB51 VWY registered?

LB51 VWY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is LB51 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 VWY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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