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FA02 XOS

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,898 mi
Last recorded171,898 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 XOS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 171,898 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres inner tread edges are worn

corrosion to both rear sills, close to suspension mounts/seat belt mounts

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 148,125 miles

light oil misting to o/s/r shock-absorber.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 148,125 miles

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

light oil misting to o/s/r shock-absorber.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,953 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,899 miles

both front tyres low on edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear exhaust silencer damaged. (slight blow)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,551 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn.

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn.

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,327 miles

rear brake disc inner faces pitted and pads approx 50-60% worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,565 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 26,612 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 XOS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA02 XOS, 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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FA02 XOS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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