MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
off side front tyre crack in thread
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
slight play in rack bushes
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
slight play in rack bushes
small cuts on tyre wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
small cuts on tyre wall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?
Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM02 EFF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FM02 EFF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM02 EFF?
You can check the full history of FM02 EFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FM02 EFF registered?
FM02 EFF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 14 June 2002.
Is FM02 EFF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM02 EFF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM02 EFF have outstanding finance?
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