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LX02 FFZ

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,569 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on and off in stages

Fail 7 Feb 2018 127,569 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on and off in stages

Fail 6 Nov 2017 127,495 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 122,914 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 122,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 116,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,766 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,738 miles

C.O. level excessive during first fast idle test, slightly high during second fast idle test and natural idle test

emits slight blue smoke at idle

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2011 92,594 miles

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

C.O. level excessive during first fast idle test, slightly high during second fast idle test and natural idle test

emits slight blue smoke at idle

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,164 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 FFZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX02 FFZ, 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 LX02 FFZ registered?

LX02 FFZ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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