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2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,363 mi
Last recorded137,363 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 CGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 137,363 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2016 137,363 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 127,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 127,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,319 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 109,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2011 91,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 82,237 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 80,316 miles

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

offside front tyre low and cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,761 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,271 miles

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

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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EU52 CGV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EU52 CGV, 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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EU52 CGV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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