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LM51 UFU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,451 mi
Last recorded83,451 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 UFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 83,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension components/prescribed areas slightly corroded in places

Pass 28 May 2018 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Various front and rear suspension components corroded slightly in places

Fail 28 May 2018 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Various front and rear suspension components corroded slightly in places

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

Pass 23 May 2017 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 May 2017 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2016 71,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 71,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 69,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,181 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,280 miles

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyrewearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on min limit on inner edge(recommend replacement)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

steering rack has slight movement on mounts

Fail 10 Jul 2011 57,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/r tyrewearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on min limit on inner edge(recommend replacement)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

steering rack has slight movement on mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 51,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,297 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covering entire underbody

Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,295 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covering entire underbody

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,791 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 27,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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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LM51 UFU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM51 UFU, 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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LM51 UFU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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