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RY51 FEU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,465 mi
Last recorded190,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 190,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 25 Jul 2026 190,465 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 19 Jul 2025 188,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear backing plates corroded

both rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 183,760 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 183,759 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 179,303 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 179,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 169,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 164,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Jun 2016 157,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 148,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 139,334 miles

after market exhaust fitted time of test

car lowered but suspension still functions

film over headlights but still have beam pattern

Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,617 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 118,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 108,083 miles

Fromt brake discs worn

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 93,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 83,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 774,079 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 56,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,138 miles

Offside Rear 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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RY51 FEU 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 70.8%.

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 RY51 FEU, 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 RY51 FEU registered?

RY51 FEU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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