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FG02 NUB

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 NUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,423 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,044 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 75,032 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,075 miles

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 front brake slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,006 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 front brake slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,609 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

near side front tyre 3mm

near side rear tyre heavily perished

rear discs corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 50,842 miles

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

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

off side front tyre 2mm

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 15 May 2008 43,949 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 37,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,084 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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FG02 NUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG02 NUB, 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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FG02 NUB is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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