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DX02 FKA

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

88,119 mi
Last recorded88,119 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 88,119 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,764 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Outer Sill (Bodywork) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Outer Sill (Bodywork) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 87,760 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Rear Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Rear Outer Sill (Bodywork) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Rear Outer Sill (Bodywork) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 87,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 87,122 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 87,122 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (215/45x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (215/45x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,591 miles

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (215/45x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,336 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,852 miles

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

all steering rack bush's have slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,845 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,509 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 48,502 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

steering rack has slight movement at rubber mountings

Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,827 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 29,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,387 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 FKA is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FKA, 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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DX02 FKA is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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