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LM51 ZMV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 120,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. also different wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 115,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2025 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 109,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidized (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 105,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output oxidized (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 103,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 91,941 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,936 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,464 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,270 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,800 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 2011 65,266 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 65,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,159 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 ZMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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