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EF02 VLO

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,993 mi
Last recorded100,993 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,993 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,457 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front 215/45 x 17 tyre punctured

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,977 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,977 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,336 miles

ns wiper smeary

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,335 miles

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

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

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

ns wiper smeary

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,635 miles

front discs worn

nsf lower arm inner bush worn

osr shock damp

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,870 miles

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

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

front number plate badly cracked close to limit

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly damaged close to cord

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front number plate badly cracked close to limit

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall badly damaged close to cord

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s/rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,351 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 VLO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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