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EN02 VFK

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 VFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 134,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,528 miles

rear brake pads are wearing slightly low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 116,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,043 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall is slightly perished and has a screw in the tread

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,344 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 99,303 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,792 miles

rewar brake pads are weaing slightly low, offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,182 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 VFK 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 84.2%.

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 EN02 VFK, 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 VFK is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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