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EY02 MZE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,296 mi
Last recorded85,296 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 MZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to rear outer sill

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,414 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 81,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 78,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,082 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 67,082 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,494 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,117 miles

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

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

nearside inner tyre wall cut not deep enought to reach cords...

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,266 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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EY02 MZE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY02 MZE, 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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EY02 MZE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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