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FC02 FOV

2002 Lexus IS200

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 114,252 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 111,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 111,258 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 109,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,564 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 106,563 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,901 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 99,876 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2010 66,073 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,787 miles

1.slight bind on n/s front brake 2.rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,231 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,313 miles

both rear tryres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,064 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 FOV is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Beige 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 FC02 FOV, 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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FC02 FOV is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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