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PF51 JNO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 JNO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative switch not illuminating (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear subframe bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak on centre section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill large hole but nothing structural nearby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill appears to be filled with sealant

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bonnet pull broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill appears to have been filled or fibreglassed

Rear brake disc back plates heavily corroded

front fog lights not working

general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, inner and outer sills, subframe, brakes and brake pipes.

traction control light intermittently popping up on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 135,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,980 miles

both front fog lamps inoperative

Fail 12 Feb 2019 128,966 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge - just legal at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all - just legal at 1.5mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 114,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,036 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 106,966 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front tyre has sidewall repair

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,774 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,543 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 88,543 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 53,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 45,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,703 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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PF51 JNO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF51 JNO, 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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PF51 JNO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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