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AF51 UNZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,104 mi
Last recorded132,104 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush onto hub. Arm that the shock attaches too. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 132,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush onto hub. Arm that the shock attaches too. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,437 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 24 Apr 2023 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 1 Apr 2023 130,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 124,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working, replaced bulbs for MOT pass (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 113,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 113,684 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlamp dip beam switches on instead of position lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittant, suspect modified wiring issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlamp dip beam switches on instead of position lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittant, suspect modified wiring issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 96,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,426 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,290 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,000 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,229 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,952 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 26 Jan 2006 26,236 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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AF51 UNZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 AF51 UNZ, 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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What year was AF51 UNZ registered?

AF51 UNZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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