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AX02 AXO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 AXO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,065 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED REAR SUBFRAME ALSO CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 111,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED REAR SUBFRAME ALSO CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTER CV BOOT DETERIORATED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 102,884 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 102,884 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 99,102 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 94,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 94,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 88,894 miles

thorn stuck into inside wall of o/s rear tyre (marked)

Pass 30 May 2012 82,097 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 74,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 68,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 44,654 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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AX02 AXO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX02 AXO, 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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AX02 AXO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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