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FM02 EJU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,855 mi
Last recorded97,855 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,096 miles

nearside front shocker has slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Jul 2006 33,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 24,977 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 24,524 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 EJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black 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 FM02 EJU, 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

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What year was FM02 EJU registered?

FM02 EJU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is FM02 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 EJU 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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