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MA02 XUX

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,873 mi
Last recorded164,873 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 164,873 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight vertical play on cross-pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 164,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight vertical play on cross-pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 157,272 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 152,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 138,687 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion around subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 134,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2013 130,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 120,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 115,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,509 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has direction of rotation opposite way around.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 101,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 101,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,923 miles

advise to replace all four tyres they are worn and on the legal limit

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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MA02 XUX is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA02 XUX, 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 MA02 XUX registered?

MA02 XUX is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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