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SK51 EJY

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,501 mi
Last recorded89,501 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 EJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,501 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,739 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp has condensation inside

Offside front fog light not working and condensation inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2012 75,459 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp has condensation inside

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread grooves

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

Offside front fog light not working and condensation inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,607 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 71,607 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,139 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2009 61,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,451 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 45,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,987 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing more on inner edges

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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SK51 EJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SK51 EJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK51 EJY?

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What year was SK51 EJY registered?

SK51 EJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is SK51 EJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 EJY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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