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DW02 DMW

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 DMW
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 98,157 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard Post cat (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake noisy on application

Pass 18 May 2022 96,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joints dust cover minor damaged split

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

all brake caliper corroded

all brake hose slight perishing

all exhaust system excessive corrosion rear back box has a minor leak but still secure

engine oil leak

underside the vehicle suspension area corroded front and rear but not excessive

Fail 8 May 2022 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joints dust cover minor damaged split

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

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

all brake caliper corroded

all brake hose slight perishing

all exhaust system excessive corrosion rear back box has a minor leak but still secure

engine oil leak

underside the vehicle suspension area corroded front and rear but not excessive

Pass 26 May 2021 93,789 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 92,766 miles

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,677 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,892 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 73,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,614 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light staying on.

offside rear tyre cracking around tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,369 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and perishing.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,368 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,758 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,057 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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DW02 DMW is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DW02 DMW, 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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DW02 DMW is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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