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RL51 LPV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,473 mi
Last recorded147,473 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 LPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 147,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 147,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 141,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 141,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 137,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,017 miles

Front Tyres are worn smooth on the inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,094 miles

Both Front Tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 134,303 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2018 133,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside rear inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 133,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords contisportcontact 215/45 R17 87W (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm tread depth

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside rear inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,832 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 128,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,069 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 123,057 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,064 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 117,064 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,606 miles

slight wear in both steering rack mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,579 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 87,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,113 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 81,109 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 72,968 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced corrosion and pitting on offside rear brake disc inner surface

all tyres spliting on inner side walls and in genral poor condition (replacement recomended)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge(just in legal requirement)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,968 miles

advanced corrosion and pitting on offside rear brake disc inner surface

all tyres spliting on inner side walls and in genral poor condition (replacement recomended)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge(just in legal requirement)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,555 miles

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 26 Jan 2007 58,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,782 miles

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

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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RL51 LPV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RL51 LPV, 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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RL51 LPV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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