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DK02 EFY

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,700 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 119,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to rear underside

rear brake pads loose in fitting kit

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 111,966 miles

Rear offside tyre is approching tread wear indicators

Pass 16 May 2017 107,570 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 107,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

f/o/s tyre valve perished

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 103,078 miles

both front suspension ball joint dust cover slightly perished

r/n/s tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2015 90,857 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 90,857 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 92,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,957 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 80,957 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 80,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 69,484 miles

front offside tyre wearing/slight damage to tread

Pass 29 May 2009 62,153 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 62,153 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,407 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 EFY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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