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MU51 JWN

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,894 mi
Last recorded152,894 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 JWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,894 miles

Both rear inner brake pads appear min thickness

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front inner brake pads appear min thickness

Pass 19 Feb 2015 143,551 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 143,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/o/s tyre worn smooth on inner edge and also has a nail stuck in

Pass 9 Jan 2014 131,318 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 125,876 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 122,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 112,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,491 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 89,491 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,639 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 66,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,115 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 JWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

MU51 JWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is MU51 JWN safe to buy?

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