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FH02 MWP

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel slightly binding

offside front and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,008 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel slightly binding

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,730 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,845 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 101,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

wear developing in steering rack mounting bush,s

Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wear developing in steering rack mounting bush,s

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,069 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2007 44,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,759 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MWP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH02 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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