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2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,791 mi
Last recorded123,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 USD
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,321 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,792 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers belt frayed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,191 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 102,355 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r brake discs pitted

Fail 23 May 2013 102,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,049 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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GJ02 USD is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GJ02 USD, 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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GJ02 USD is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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