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EU02 YEJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,647 mi
Last recorded161,647 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 161,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 161,647 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 157,168 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 157,168 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 152,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 148,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 143,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 143,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 138,408 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 132,402 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 126,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 122,116 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 117,106 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 105,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 105,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,632 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,429 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,108 miles

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 YEJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

EU02 YEJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EU02 YEJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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