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MU51 JWL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,000 mi
Last recorded155,000 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 155,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,927 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,675 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,844 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 22,060 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 JWL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MU51 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

MU51 JWL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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