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LE02 VNL

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,141 mi
Last recorded142,141 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 142,141 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damage

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 131,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 120,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,769 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,229 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 97,082 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 97,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 87,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,552 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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LE02 VNL is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LE02 VNL, 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 LE02 VNL registered?

LE02 VNL is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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