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NG51 CWJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 CWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 123,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 123,203 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,348 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 101,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,925 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered

covers under car

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 1 Apr 2011

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pipes covered

covers under car

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,358 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,685 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 54,586 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 54,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 45,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 45,706 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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NG51 CWJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NG51 CWJ, 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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NG51 CWJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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