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UR51 MAD

2002 Lexus IS200 S

Red Other 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,127 mi
Last recorded146,127 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS200 S93,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR51 MAD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200 S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 146,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 146,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 144,793 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 144,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 142,705 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200 S?

Based on 984 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
7,391
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24
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UR51 MAD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 S in Red with a 1,988cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 93,782 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UR51 MAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UR51 MAD registered?

UR51 MAD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 S, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is UR51 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for UR51 MAD shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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