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LN02 FTU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,282 mi
Last recorded139,282 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 FTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 139,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,016 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 112,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 112,384 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,872 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,872 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 106,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,060 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,924 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 90,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,476 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 71,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 62,694 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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LN02 FTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LN02 FTU, 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 LN02 FTU registered?

LN02 FTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LN02 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 FTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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