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FH02 MVP

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,001 mi
Last recorded154,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 154,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 141,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 136,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 136,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 131,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 124,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 116,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,549 miles

Nearside 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)

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

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,408 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres showing age cracking.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres showing age cracking.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,356 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,341 miles

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FH02 MVP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH02 MVP, 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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FH02 MVP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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