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FG02 RZE

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,020 mi
Last recorded131,020 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 RZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,020 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 129,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

both nearside and offside rear bottom rose bushes has slight movement

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,409 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 119,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,130 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,348 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,359 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured , advise replacement

Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate discoloured , advise replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,056 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,694 miles

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,666 miles

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

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

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)

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,627 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,594 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,592 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,039 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 RZE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 21 April 2002.

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