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FM02 AXP

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,792 mi
Last recorded119,792 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 AXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 119,792 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 108,613 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 93,295 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2021 93,295 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,654 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 89,800 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,028 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded (plastic covers obscuring underside)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

general corrosion on underside,inner and outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,200 miles

surface corrosion all under vehicle

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 70,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,498 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2013 46,823 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,990 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,990 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2010 39,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,028 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 33,947 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,753 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,752 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,562 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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FM02 AXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM02 AXP, 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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FM02 AXP is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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