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OE51 XGL

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,453 mi
Last recorded138,453 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 XGL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 138,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 122,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 119,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Making it a non passenger vehicle with non car test limits applied

Fail 17 Aug 2024 119,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Making it a non passenger vehicle with non car test limits applied

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 114,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 113,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake slightly binding

slight front brake judder

Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 97,579 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 83,275 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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OE51 XGL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 OE51 XGL, 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 OE51 XGL registered?

OE51 XGL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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