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EN02 VFB

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,290 mi
Last recorded179,290 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 VFB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 179,290 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2015 171,315 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 11 Sep 2015 171,199 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper split (8.2.2)

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

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 160,491 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 153,326 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2012 145,124 miles

discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,496 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 137,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 132,549 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 132,544 miles

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

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

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

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

discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 122,773 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 106,538 miles

N/S front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 106,538 miles

N/S front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,724 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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EN02 VFB 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 73.3%.

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 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 EN02 VFB, 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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EN02 VFB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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