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2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 BUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,519 miles

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes.

Surface corrosion to rear subframe ,members,ect.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 113,153 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 113,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 107,665 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 107,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,835 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,532 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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DK02 BUF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK02 BUF, 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 DK02 BUF registered?

DK02 BUF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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