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SB51 FTT

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,104 mi
Last recorded148,104 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 FTT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 148,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 131,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,723 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 124,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,234 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 117,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 107,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 100,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 89,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 79,073 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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SB51 FTT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB51 FTT, 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 SB51 FTT registered?

SB51 FTT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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