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MW51 OZG

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 OZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 148,967 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroding

rear number plate security

Fail 14 Oct 2016 148,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroding

rear number plate security

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,966 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,273 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 133,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,885 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,540 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT IN SIDE WALL

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 78,836 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 59,730 miles

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

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

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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MW51 OZG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW51 OZG, 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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MW51 OZG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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