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LX02 FFY

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,162 mi
Last recorded130,162 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 130,162 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 130,162 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill cracking (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,417 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,656 miles

Nearside rear 215/45W17 3mm tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre valve perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,191 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 71,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,022 miles

handbrake high

rear pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2009 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake high

rear pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 20 Feb 2007 38,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,002 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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LX02 FFY is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX02 FFY, 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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LX02 FFY is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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