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YM51 NFH

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,772 mi
Last recorded100,772 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 NFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 100,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,290 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,625 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning Not working when cold (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 55,689 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 55,689 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,398 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 53,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,418 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 51,418 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,379 miles

Advise worn inner edges of Nearside and Offside front tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,040 miles

Advise nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,147 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2011 41,461 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 28,470 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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YM51 NFH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM51 NFH, 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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YM51 NFH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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