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EF02 VLP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,031 mi
Last recorded121,031 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VLP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 106,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,122 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 87,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,594 miles

battery to big for battery tray

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,767 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2012 54,697 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,222 miles

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,626 miles

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 22 Jul 2008 36,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,354 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,526 miles

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

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

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

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 VLP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

EF02 VLP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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The MOT history for EF02 VLP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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