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LJ02 CWC

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,009 mi
Last recorded139,009 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 CWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 139,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 127,072 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management warning light on

Fail 2 Apr 2014 127,072 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2013 119,125 miles

NSF brake slightly binding

NSR tyre tread low and cracking between treads.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,286 miles

Rear brake discs need attention

Pass 19 Mar 2011 99,687 miles

OSF tyre wearing on shoulder

Fail 19 Mar 2011 99,687 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,663 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 92,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,952 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,942 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped & pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 80,775 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 80,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,293 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,337 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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LJ02 CWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LJ02 CWC, 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 LJ02 CWC registered?

LJ02 CWC is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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