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LS02 VFR

2002 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,459 mi
Last recorded54,459 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 VFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 54,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,783 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,570 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,965 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,172 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,159 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,256 miles

Advise:n/s/r & n/s/f tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,246 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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LS02 VFR is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS02 VFR, 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 LS02 VFR registered?

LS02 VFR is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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