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HF02 NKS

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,649 mi
Last recorded161,649 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 NKS
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 161,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 161,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 158,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 156,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 152,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 147,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 131,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 113,468 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,461 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 1 Feb 2010 96,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 89,878 miles

full underbody shield fitted.

n/s/f brake pad wearing low.

slight binding n/s/f brake.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,641 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 84,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,399 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 NKS is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HF02 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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