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DY02 PFG

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 PFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2023 96,587 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,084 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,063 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 94,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,477 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surfaces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,315 miles

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,424 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,573 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 81,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,012 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,012 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,085 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,728 miles

both front tyers perished and nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,720 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyers perished and nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,659 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres perishing & spliting in treads

N/S/F tyre has cut on tread

O/S/F perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 59,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,168 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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DY02 PFG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DY02 PFG, 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 DY02 PFG registered?

DY02 PFG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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