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CA02 VXR

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,656 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre has cut on inside of sidewall. offside wiper blade split.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre has cut on inside of sidewall. offside wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,685 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,604 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,598 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,170 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,455 miles

front brake pads very low.

o/s/f tyre close to required limit, wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,126 miles

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 13 Jul 2006 25,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 19,015 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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CA02 VXR 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 75%.

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 CA02 VXR, 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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CA02 VXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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