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YF51 XAH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,096 mi
Last recorded212,096 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XAH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 212,096 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 212,091 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 205,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 200,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 200,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 189,609 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 189,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2012 176,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front sidelights dim

front number plate cracked

windscreen slightly damaged on outer edge of swept area cause by wiper blade

Pass 21 May 2012 176,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front sidelights dim

front number plate cracked

windscreen slightly damaged on outer edge of swept area cause by wiper blade

Pass 13 May 2011 162,929 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 162,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 149,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 141,854 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both headlight aims on lower limit

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in nearside rack joint

Fail 1 May 2009 141,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front number plate slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2008 120,949 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 106,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 98,339 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 XAH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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