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EF02 AUP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,639 mi
Last recorded137,639 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 AUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 137,639 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 134,506 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 134,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 126,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,242 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 119,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,446 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension crossmember corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc severely pitted on inner face

offside rear brake disc severely corroded on inner face

slight imbalance on rear brakes-nearside working better

slight movement in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,119 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 90,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,876 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 57,499 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,260 miles

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

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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EF02 AUP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF02 AUP, 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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EF02 AUP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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