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DX02 FJO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,217 mi
Last recorded141,217 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 FJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 141,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (tie rod rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (tie rod rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Fail 19 Jul 2018 137,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 133,340 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,642 miles

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

Offside Front brake brake binding

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,457 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 123,252 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,985 miles

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

both rear tyres low on pressor.

screen washer bottle leaking.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 112,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs excessively scored/corroded

parkbrake application uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs excessively scored/corroded

parkbrake application uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,261 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 83,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,394 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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DX02 FJO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX02 FJO, 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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What year was DX02 FJO registered?

DX02 FJO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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