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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear both inner arches corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both inner arches corroding
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside steering rack misting oil around gaiter.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside steering rack misting oil around gaiter.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels
Rear silencer loose and not fitting correctly but secure
Body panel slightly loose body kit panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Body panel slightly loose all body kit panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front white light (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Body panel slightly loose all body kit panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper is only held on with small cable tie this could snap at anytime, causing bumper to fall off. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Body panel insecure rear wheel arch panel . (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected top of windscreen is has sticker that affects visibility through swept area. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate lamp insecure held on with cable ties. (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered, which could effect the handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour more blue light than white. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered which could effect handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered which could effect the handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour more blue than white (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened suspension lowered which could effect handerling. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified SPORTS CAT FITTED BUT NOT EFFICIENT ENOUGH FOR THIS VEHICLE (8.2.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
HOLES DRILLED IN PASSENGER REAR DOOR BUT NO SHARP EDGES AND NOT EFFECTING STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
EML ON
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
EML ON
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Test aborted. lambda reading high, idle speed too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
age cracking to suspension rubbers
front lower arm bushes starting to unbond
rear discs coorroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
age cracking to suspension rubbers
front lower arm bushes starting to unbond
rear discs coorroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre tread surface.
Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.Advise replacement.
Offside front tyre-outer sidewall slightly distorted.Advise replacement.
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HF02 EKT is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 HF02 EKT, 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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HF02 EKT is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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