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DA02 HSE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 HSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

rear brake pads steady clips missing

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

windscreen cracked but not effecting view

Fail 22 Jun 2015 129,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

rear brake pads steady clips missing

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension components corroded

windscreen cracked but not effecting view

Fail 3 May 2014 120,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 120,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,286 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 116,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/F Tyre side wall slight damage.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 103,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 103,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,581 miles

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

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

both rear disc's only 50% being used.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 76,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,781 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 58,781 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2005 47,927 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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DA02 HSE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA02 HSE, 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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DA02 HSE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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