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FJ02 EEG

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,399 mi
Last recorded82,399 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EEG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,399 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,200 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 71,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,014 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,014 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,045 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,027 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 EEG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ02 EEG, 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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FJ02 EEG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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