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DE02 GWN

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 GWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2020 154,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 146,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,365 miles

rear disc corroded and scored

Pass 4 Jul 2015 128,535 miles

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

complete underbody covered with surface rust

Fail 4 Jul 2015 128,535 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

complete underbody covered with surface rust

Fail 12 May 2015 128,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 121,658 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 121,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 116,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 116,294 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 110,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle very dry and flakey

Fail 3 May 2012 110,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Underside of vehicle very dry and flakey

Pass 18 Apr 2011 106,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 106,529 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 95,866 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 80,819 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 80,819 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 64,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 64,606 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,788 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 49,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 36,079 miles

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

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 GWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE02 GWN, 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 GWN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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