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MM51 UNJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,763 mi
Last recorded113,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,763 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 113,763 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 105,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,376 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 88,828 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 88,828 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 80,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,009 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,358 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,653 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,364 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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MM51 UNJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNJ, 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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MM51 UNJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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