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FL02 SVU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,854 mi
Last recorded145,854 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 SVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,854 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 145,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2014 138,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 133,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 124,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 118,004 miles

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

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 23 Sep 2010 112,005 miles

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

front brake discs just in legal limits (wearing thin)

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,969 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 88,761 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2006 73,922 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)

rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 18 May 2005 60,972 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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FL02 SVU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL02 SVU, 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 FL02 SVU registered?

FL02 SVU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is FL02 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 SVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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