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MU51 JVY

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,731 mi
Last recorded126,731 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,731 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 122,635 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 114,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 107,867 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 107,867 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 95,554 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 95,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING EXCESSSIVELY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Dec 2005 80,291 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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MU51 JVY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MU51 JVY, 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 MU51 JVY registered?

MU51 JVY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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