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FC02 FCV

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,553 mi
Last recorded120,553 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 120,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear diff leaking.

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 116,967 miles

NUMBER PLATE BULB , NOT WORKING ,,

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 110,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,932 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Apr 2015 104,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,048 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 88,339 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 64,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,383 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 39,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,139 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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FC02 FCV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC02 FCV, 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 FC02 FCV registered?

FC02 FCV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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