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LF02 DHU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 DHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,618 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,194 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 43,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 30,795 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,002 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 20,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

O/S and N/S front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,036 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,186 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Several Minor Cuts

Fail 19 Feb 2013 11,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Tyres Have Several Minor Cuts

Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 9,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r n/s/r tyre has aminor cut's on outer wall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,604 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyre has a minor cut on outer wall

Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 5,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,728 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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LF02 DHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF02 DHU, 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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LF02 DHU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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