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AX02 AXV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,407 mi
Last recorded116,407 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 102,187 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 99,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 88,165 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 88,165 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 82,815 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 79,517 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 64,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,542 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 AXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXV, 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 AX02 AXV registered?

AX02 AXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AX02 AXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 AXV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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