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SB51 FUE

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,887 mi
Last recorded162,887 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 FUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 162,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both severely worn inner edges. Advise tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 158,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 158,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 156,533 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 156,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Bracket at front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Powers steering fluid at pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bracket at front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 154,276 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Strengthening Support Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Outer Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,190 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 134,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Diff seal ()

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 124,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak N/S/R Diff seal ()

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 124,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak N/S/R Diff seal ()

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,731 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 111,731 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 97,209 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 97,208 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 80,221 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,315 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,995 miles

slight pitting at rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,827 miles

Slight condensation inside nearside headlamp lens.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,003 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,977 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 FUE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green 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 SB51 FUE, 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 FUE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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