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SB51 FUJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,762 mi
Last recorded142,762 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 142,762 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has general corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 139,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,195 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,796 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,796 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,271 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE BOTH SIDES INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,268 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 107,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,597 miles

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

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

washer jets partialy blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,597 miles

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

washer jets partialy blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,224 miles

engine and gearbox joint damp

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush movement

offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush movement

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 17 Jan 2011 97,224 miles

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

engine and gearbox joint damp

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush movement

offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush movement

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,363 miles

all four wheels eroded

exhaust tailbox corroded

nearside front inner brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2010 89,363 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all four wheels eroded

exhaust tailbox corroded

nearside front inner brake disc slight corrosion

offside front washer partially choked

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,769 miles

both rear inner brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres low tread

offside front washer partially choked

offside rear lower outer rear rose bush has movement

Fail 8 Jan 2009 81,769 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear inner brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres low tread

offside front washer partially choked

offside rear lower outer rear rose bush has movement

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,280 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 FUJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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