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MT51 YNO

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 YNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,625 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 116,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022
Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 110,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlight beam images poor.

front number plate damaged.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall has split.

o/s/r. seat backrest cushion insecure (non folding seats).

steering rack rubber mountings worn.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlight beam images poor.

front number plate damaged.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall has split.

o/s/r. seat backrest cushion insecure (non folding seats).

steering rack rubber mountings worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,518 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,107 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,437 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 50,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,643 miles

front brake pads gettong low

Pass 14 Jan 2006 27,496 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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MT51 YNO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MT51 YNO, 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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MT51 YNO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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