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DE02 HEY

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,537 mi
Last recorded151,537 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 151,537 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

different size tyres on front to rear

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,156 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

different size tyres on front to rear

Pass 1 Feb 2013 132,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rattling

wheel arch gaurd damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2013 132,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rattling

wheel arch gaurd damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2012 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,184 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,322 miles

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear close to tread markers

Fail 25 Jun 2010 115,280 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear close to tread markers

Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 83,049 miles

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

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

near side rear and off side rear hub bushs

off side front tyre abnormal wear

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,417 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)

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 HEY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HEY, 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 HEY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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