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EU02 TFX

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 TFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter slight leak

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 86,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter slight leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,406 miles

Bonnet release sticking, cable slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,880 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak/mist on suspension leg

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 79,453 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,194 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,167 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 70,166 miles

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

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

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

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 63,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,644 miles

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)

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 TFX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EU02 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

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

Is EU02 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 TFX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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