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AR51 KSU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,799 mi
Last recorded177,799 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 177,799 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 173,404 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 169,663 miles

Both sides rear outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 165,814 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 165,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 158,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres getting low on tread

undershields fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,242 miles

front tyres void of tread on inner edges and getting low on tread

outer sills starting to rust

rear brake pipes starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 146,144 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres void of tread on inner edges and getting low on tread

outer sills starting to rust

rear brake pipes starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,319 miles

nearside boot floor corroding(near rear subframe)

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 122,878 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges,slightly out of shape and getting close to limits

screen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,096 miles

Advise both rear tyres cutting out on inner edges and are slightly out of shape

Advise chip in screen

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,309 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,337 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,551 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,382 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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AR51 KSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR51 KSU, 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 AR51 KSU registered?

AR51 KSU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is AR51 KSU safe to buy?

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