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SB51 FTO

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,892 mi
Last recorded145,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 FTO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 145,892 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 142,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,833 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,070 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 122,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 118,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 112,383 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 105,716 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 98,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 89,315 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 68,283 miles

slight leak from rack and pinon. †tyre wear on inner edges off front tyers.

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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SB51 FTO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB51 FTO, 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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SB51 FTO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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