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FM02 OZU

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,617 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 29,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cut

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front floor damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Spare wheel and tyre missing

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,985 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cut

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

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

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside front floor damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in nearside steering rack arm

Spare wheel and tyre missing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,095 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyre outer walls damaged

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Poor repair to Offside front inner flitch

Fail 1 Feb 2008 24,095 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyre outer walls damaged

Poor repair to Offside front inner flitch

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,957 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 OZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OZU, 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 FM02 OZU registered?

FM02 OZU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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