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MD02 BKN

2002 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,269 mi
Last recorded120,269 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 120,269 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 120,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 112,625 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 112,625 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,969 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 102,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 95,094 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,735 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,735 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 79,819 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 79,814 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 74,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,733 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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MD02 BKN is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MD02 BKN, 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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MD02 BKN is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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