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LM51 VYF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,624 mi
Last recorded54,624 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,624 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,537 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,537 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,038 miles

Advise engine management light staying on.

Advise nearside wiper split, but clearing screen.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,835 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,054 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 41,015 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,273 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,099 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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LM51 VYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYF, 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 LM51 VYF registered?

LM51 VYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is LM51 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 VYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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