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EU02 TFO

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,134 mi
Last recorded145,134 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 TFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 145,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion to rear of car

Pass 3 Aug 2020 136,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rust on chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust on chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 134,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,701 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 125,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge on limmit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover

undertrays

Fail 13 May 2016 124,969 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge on limmit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 12 May 2015 117,398 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 110,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 103,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 99,661 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 95,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 90,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear pads not visable

Pass 22 May 2009 86,888 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 83,575 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 83,575 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 77,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 67,343 miles

both front brakes have slight rise and fall

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 TFO is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TFO, 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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EU02 TFO is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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