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M300 MWG

2002 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,653 mi
Last recorded144,653 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 144,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 137,730 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 133,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 123,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 82,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,907 miles

offside front,nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,913 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 60,913 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 46,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,912 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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M300 MWG is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M300 MWG, 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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M300 MWG is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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