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LL02 KXZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 KXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

E M L light stays on dash

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-2mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm & has got a split on outer sidewall/has got a nail in tyre tread (strong advise) 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lights inoperative

Fail 3 Sep 2022 117,029 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light flashes on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-2mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords(strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords/has splits on inner sidewall (strong advise) 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front fog lights inoperative

mil light stays on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2019 117,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,841 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

steering lock not working

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

steering lock not working

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,503 miles

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,981 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,910 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,682 miles

FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED AT TOP †

OFF SIDE REAR LENS CHIPPED

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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LL02 KXZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LL02 KXZ, 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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LL02 KXZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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