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LV51 RXF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,498 mi
Last recorded101,498 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 RXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,498 miles

General underbody corrosion to vehicle

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 90,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,108 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 78,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,460 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front washers slightly clogging.

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,218 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 73,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 73,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 71,562 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 68,973 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres have slight cracking to the tread.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 66,522 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 64,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 62,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 60,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,717 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 47,381 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)

Pass 12 May 2006 38,260 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 38,260 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)

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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LV51 RXF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LV51 RXF, 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 LV51 RXF registered?

LV51 RXF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is LV51 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 RXF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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