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EU02 NLV

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,296 mi
Last recorded144,296 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 NLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 144,296 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,879 miles

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

front subframe and associated components corroded

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,237 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,957 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,135 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,059 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 107,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 96,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 27 May 2014 84,599 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 73,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 61,720 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 42,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,177 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 26,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 26 May 2006 20,461 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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EU02 NLV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EU02 NLV, 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 EU02 NLV registered?

EU02 NLV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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