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AB51 LSB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 LSB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 122,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and the pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack mounts.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in slightly poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in slightly poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf fog lamp inoperative.Front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to crack/perish

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,792 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,792 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,220 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,406 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,526 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,018 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,244 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,413 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,457 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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AB51 LSB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AB51 LSB, 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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AB51 LSB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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