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RA51 YYF

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 YYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (All) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 107,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 87,815 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 87,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,576 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,945 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No battery clamp fitted. Battery un-secure.

o/s/f brake slightly binding.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 77,945 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

No battery clamp fitted. Battery un-secure.

o/s/f brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,664 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 66,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,325 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,242 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,242 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,979 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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RA51 YYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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