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FM02 EJE

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EJE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 131,562 miles

Both front headlamp hazy

various body damage

Fail 17 Mar 2020 131,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front headlamp hazy

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

various body damage

Pass 21 Mar 2019 128,045 miles

*** Both front lower suspension arms bushes worn ***

Power steering oil leak

Various body damage

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,385 miles

nearside front brake imbalance shown on RBT

power steering fluid leaking from rack area

rear diff leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front brake imbalance shown on RBT

power steering fluid leaking from rack area

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,390 miles

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 116,390 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 110,976 miles

Nearside front bottom ball joint gaitor leaking grease slightly

Nearside front headlamp hazey

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Nearside rear brake disc outer surface corroded

Offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,675 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 100,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 94,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

screen washer bottle leaking

wheel tracking strongly recommended ****

Fail 1 Mar 2013 94,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

screen washer bottle leaking

wheel tracking strongly recommended ****

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,328 miles

EML Light On

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,826 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,797 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 EJE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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