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FP02 FWE

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 FWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,831 miles

other areas of sill panels feel soft through under seal

some other areas of underbody around rear suspension mounts rusting

Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of off side front to rear next to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of near side sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water coming through (8.2.3)

other areas of sill panels feel soft through under seal

some other areas of underbody around rear suspension mounts rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2016 83,381 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,028 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,495 miles

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

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 72,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,731 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,702 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,701 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,179 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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FP02 FWE is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP02 FWE, 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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FP02 FWE is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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