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YV51 YAE

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 YAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill , non prescribed area corroded and holed

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 120,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 118,571 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,994 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroding

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2016 112,470 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 112,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 105,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,605 miles

front brake discs slightly worn also rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,572 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,943 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,180 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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YV51 YAE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YV51 YAE, 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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YV51 YAE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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