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DE02 FDF

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FDF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 139,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 139,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 132,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,369 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,153 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,096 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,648 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 65,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven tyre wear / horn insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,709 miles

uneven tyre wear / horn insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,388 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,591 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,946 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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DE02 FDF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE02 FDF, 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 DE02 FDF registered?

DE02 FDF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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