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RA51 OFM

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,021 mi
Last recorded120,021 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 OFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,915 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 112,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2015 105,548 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,844 miles

front brake pads getting low

long hand brake travel

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,025 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,988 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,739 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,739 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,342 miles

Both front tyres on limit on inner edge

Cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,285 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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RA51 OFM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 OFM, 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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RA51 OFM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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