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FJ02 EHG

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 122,373 miles

hi-level brake light lens damaged

Fail 3 May 2018 122,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

E.M.L. (engine management light ) ON

hi-level brake light lens damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 113,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,010 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front no plate condition

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front no plate condition

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,567 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,567 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,636 miles

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

both rear tyre starting to crack

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyre starting to crack

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 43,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,404 miles

nail in tyre

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 EHG 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 FJ02 EHG, 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 EHG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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