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DS02 GUA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 GUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,566 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 22" and 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 205x55x16 tracking? (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,559 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 106,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 98,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,695 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2016 97,692 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,325 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to NSR seat, unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 1 Jun 2015 94,321 miles

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

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted to NSR seat, unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 20 May 2014 91,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 87,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 82,976 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 78,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 70,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,129 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DS02 GUA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS02 GUA, 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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DS02 GUA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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