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LM02 RUH

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 RUH
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,534 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 86,509 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre getting low & wearing on edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill's (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres getting low & wearing on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,614 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,938 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,938 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 98,618 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,618 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 93,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,010 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)

front wipers split

Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,700 miles

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 31 Jul 2007 52,700 miles

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

rear both side brake squeal

Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,801 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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LM02 RUH is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM02 RUH, 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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LM02 RUH is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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