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FJ02 DXR

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,931 mi
Last recorded137,931 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 DXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges also some perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges also some perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 2 Sep 2023 137,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges also some perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges also some perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Aug 2022 136,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. *ADVISE REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 Aug 2021 134,891 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides are slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit also cracking between treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit also cracking between treads. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 22 Aug 2020 133,640 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts have slight binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 15 Aug 2020 133,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces of both rear discs are heavily corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts have slight binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is fitted with under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 132,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,407 miles

Vehicle is fitted with an under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 130,168 miles

Under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 128,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 126,622 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 126,622 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,969 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 108,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 102,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 102,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2010 93,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 78,898 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,115 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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FJ02 DXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJ02 DXR, 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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What year was FJ02 DXR registered?

FJ02 DXR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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