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FN02 JFG

2002 Lexus IS200

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 JFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018
Pass 27 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,282 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage [outer wall]

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 130,449 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre perrished and sterting to crack

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 130,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Off side rear tyre perrished and sterting to crack

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,282 miles

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 120,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

N/s front tyre - small lump on inner sidewall.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,892 miles

N/s front tyre - small lump on inner sidewall.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 116,205 miles

battery insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,145 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,375 miles

damage to o/s rear door

engine light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 98,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 89,700 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

front number plate getting disfigured

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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FN02 JFG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN02 JFG, 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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FN02 JFG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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