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DE02 GWL

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,668 mi
Last recorded143,668 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 143,668 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,941 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 124,201 miles

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 113,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes have lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 113,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes have lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,950 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,302 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,302 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,692 miles

NOTE. OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT .NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING INNER TREAD.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,275 miles

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

Note.nearside front tyre wearing outer tread.

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 GWL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GWL, 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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DE02 GWL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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