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YF51 WZG

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 WZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 147,513 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 147,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 143,467 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 143,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 140,279 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 140,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,905 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 136,838 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Surface corrosion under car and on suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shockabsorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,991 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,834 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 128,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 125,944 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 125,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,569 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc backplate at n/s.

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes.

Corrosion on rear disc.

Corrosion on rear suspension arms o/s & n/s.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & perishing/cracking.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 111,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Corrosion on fuel filler neck pipes.

Corrosion on rear disc.

Corrosion on rear suspension arms o/s & n/s.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & perishing/cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,998 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge.

Slight binding on n/s front brake.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,240 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,218 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,321 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,924 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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YF51 WZG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF51 WZG, 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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YF51 WZG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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