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DK02 SXT

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 SXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Outer Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 94,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 90,216 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread pattern and close to limits

Fail 28 May 2015 90,216 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread pattern and close to limits

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 29 May 2014 84,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 23 May 2013 79,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 79,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 75,406 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 70,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 65,284 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 65,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 59,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,277 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 51,862 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,771 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 SXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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