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DV02 VKB

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 143,550 miles

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

front o/shockabsorber weeping

suspension corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 143,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front o/shockabsorber weeping

suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,271 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,012 miles

light corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in the steering

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,712 miles

slight play in the steering

Fail 26 Jun 2015 123,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight play in the steering

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,009 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 108,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,346 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 101,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

brake pads very low

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 930,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,962 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,625 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,588 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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DV02 VKB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV02 VKB, 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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DV02 VKB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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