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DK02 EFX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,875 mi
Last recorded119,875 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 EFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 116,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 116,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 112,827 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/ outer sill

small split on o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 May 2016 112,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s/ outer sill

small split on o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,158 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,346 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,619 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,240 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,336 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 EFX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

DK02 EFX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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