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FA02 VXV

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,651 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 120,651 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,270 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 112,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

SILL DAMAGED HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,982 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,285 miles

Slight wear to inside edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011
Fail 11 Aug 2011

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,550 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 61,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 37,404 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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FA02 VXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA02 VXV, 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 FA02 VXV registered?

FA02 VXV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for FA02 VXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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