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FB02 LDL

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 LDL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,308 miles

Central Rear Upper Additional stop lamp inoperative

Engine coolant reservoir seems low

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Monitor N/S/R position lamp bulb

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Monitor O/S/R registration plate lamp bulb

Oil residue on undertray, no leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tank straps slightly corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust lambda limits only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on bent lip of wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust lambda limits only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,715 miles

Offside Rear Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking on

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust cover slightly leaking grease but still prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear d-bushes starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2019 85,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking on

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust cover slightly leaking grease but still prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear d-bushes starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,279 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake discs pitting

centre seat belt twisted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 80,279 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake discs pitting

centre seat belt twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 65,743 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,679 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,679 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,372 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,093 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,655 miles

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

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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FB02 LDL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FB02 LDL, 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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FB02 LDL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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