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MM51 LWC

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,055 mi
Last recorded146,055 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 LWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 146,055 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 146,054 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 138,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

general underbody surface rust

slight exhaust blow from centre join

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,810 miles

Oil leak

emmisions fluctuating wildly on start of test then suddenly settled

o/s/r hand brake[drum type]sqeals on application

Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,329 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 117,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 104,071 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 104,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 87,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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MM51 LWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MM51 LWC, 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 MM51 LWC registered?

MM51 LWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is MM51 LWC safe to buy?

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