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LK02 EFM

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 EFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 114,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,682 miles

inner sills corroded-

Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,092 miles

x2 front tyres on limit

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,092 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f/ lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,514 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Top mount noisy

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 7 Mar 2019 110,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Top mount noisy

Unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,401 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 88,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,780 miles

Most of the front suspension bushes are perrished.

The N/S/F tyre is perrished and worn on the inner edge.

The battery is not fully secure.

Fail 7 Mar 2015 79,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Most of the front suspension bushes are perrished.

The N/S/F tyre is perrished and worn on the inner edge.

The battery is not fully secure.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,031 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,976 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 57,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,010 miles

nearside front tyre shredding on outer edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,574 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 45,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,831 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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LK02 EFM is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LK02 EFM, 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 LK02 EFM registered?

LK02 EFM is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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