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AX02 EEJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,203 mi
Last recorded120,203 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 120,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 171,119 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 159,815 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 145,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 145,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 138,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 131,490 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 24 Mar 2014 131,490 miles

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

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

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillary belts perished and noisey

rear disc's slightly pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,501 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillary belts perished and noisey

rear disc's slightly pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 115,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear pads getting low

Fail 2 Apr 2012 115,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,911 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,999 miles

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

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 EEJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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