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ME02 SNU

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,545 mi
Last recorded178,545 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 SNU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 178,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 175,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 163,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 148,162 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 136,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,793 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2012 110,641 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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 103,694 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2010 94,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,782 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,782 miles

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

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,845 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,767 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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ME02 SNU 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 ME02 SNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ME02 SNU registered?

ME02 SNU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is ME02 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME02 SNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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