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EF02 AVL

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 AVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 156,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 147,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,960 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 28 Dec 2013 123,127 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,868 miles

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

both rear tyres near limit and cutting out inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,868 miles

both rear tyres near limit and cutting out inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 90,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,688 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,835 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,254 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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EF02 AVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF02 AVL, 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 EF02 AVL registered?

EF02 AVL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is EF02 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 AVL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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