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HF02 NJY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,377 mi
Last recorded205,377 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 NJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 205,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 202,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 179,621 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 165,891 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 165,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 159,203 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 152,071 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 149,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 138,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 121,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 111,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,470 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 105,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,030 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r brake disc corroded on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 18 Feb 2009 94,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r brake disc corroded on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 80,291 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,087 miles

advise both front tyres wearing

Fail 17 Feb 2007 67,087 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,975 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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HF02 NJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJY, 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 HF02 NJY registered?

HF02 NJY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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