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HG02 EGJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 EGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,612 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 122,668 miles

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

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

o/s/r Brake disc corroded(inner face)!

Pass 20 May 2014 112,815 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 112,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 110,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,441 miles

see last advice sheet test no.214934337266

Fail 22 Aug 2007 93,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,686 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2005 65,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 65,205 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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HG02 EGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG02 EGJ, 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 HG02 EGJ registered?

HG02 EGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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