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DK02 LHJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear axle support bush deteriorating no excessive movement

Nearside Rear metal support bar corroding going to axle support bush

Offside Rear axle support bush deteriorating no excessive movement

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 25 Feb 2020 112,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear axle support bush deteriorating no excessive movement

Nearside Rear metal support bar corroding going to axle support bush

Offside Rear axle support bush deteriorating no excessive movement

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,134 miles

Oil spray needed as under body corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2019 109,133 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil spray needed as under body corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,693 miles

OSF brake slight bind

OSF shock absorber damp

Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,693 miles

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

OSF brake slight bind

OSF shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,923 miles

o/s front shocker damp

slight play n/s front lower ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2017 101,923 miles

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

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

o/s front shocker damp

slight play n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,776 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,854 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,298 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,944 miles

some dampness on n/s front calipur

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,477 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear pads look low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 81,371 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NSF pads low

Rear pads look low

Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,433 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,202 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 61,602 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 LHJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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