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LE02 VRF

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,412 mi
Last recorded140,412 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 140,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 128,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,365 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre wall [no cords] showing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,365 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre wall [no cords] showing

Pass 19 Apr 2009 80,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,639 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 66,639 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 53,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Apr 2006 29,917 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

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 VRF is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE02 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

LE02 VRF is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is LE02 VRF safe to buy?

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